The Wisdom of the Prophet: The Sayings of Muhammad

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Summary: reborn muslim
Review: this book was incredible and made me a reborn Muslim. It talks about the most simplest ideas in a very organized and everyday laguage. The sayings were translated in a profound and clear manner. I would suggest this book especially for those folks who are avid readers of western books and are used to sort everyday books. Even non-Muslims can learn a great deal from this piece and see how parallel any spiritual belonging can bring out of a person.

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Summary: Very Nice
Review: This short book of prophetic sayings conveys more of the spirit of Islam than many scholarly books of much greater length. In particular, it shows Islam's integrative, balanced nature, through the author's diverse selection of hadiths- such as those of companions extolling the Prophet's bravery and skill in battle, his advice to repeat "Glory to God," 33 times after prayers, and his encouragement of smiling as an act of worship. I give it 4 stars because some selections seem to be abridged without indication.

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Summary: Sayings and stories paint a true picture of the Prophet
Review: Thomas Cleary has put together a collage of hadith--sayings of Muhammad (Peace be upon him)--that gives the reader a better understanding of the Prophet of Islam. The hadith are from "Sahih Bukhari" which is the most authentic scholarly collection of hadith. The hadith contained here deal with everything from moral character to cosmological realities. The book does a great job of showing not only a more fleshed-out look at the Prophet but also his message which dealt with all aspects of life.
Highly recommended as an entertaining as well as enlightening read which will give one a better understanding of the Prophet of Islam.

Rating:
Summary: Sayings and stories paint a true picture of the Prophet
Review: Thomas Cleary has put together a collage of hadith--sayings of Muhammad (Peace be upon him)--that gives the reader a better understanding of the Prophet of Islam. The hadith are from "Sahih Bukhari" which is the most authentic scholarly collection of hadith. The hadith contained here deal with everything from moral character to cosmological realities. The book does a great job of showing not only a more fleshed-out look at the Prophet but also his message which dealt with all aspects of life.
Highly recommended as an entertaining as well as enlightening read which will give one a better understanding of the Prophet of Islam.