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The Wisdom Of The Prophet: The Sayings Of Muhammad

The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The passages in this collection, chosen for their universal appeal, reveal both Muhammad's profound worldly wisdom and his lofty spiritual vision. The Wisdom of the Prophet contains more than two hundred authentic stories and sayings of Muhammad translated by Thomas Cleary, the translator of The Essential Koran.

Series: Shambhala Classics

Paperback: 144 pages

Publisher: Shambhala; Later Printing edition (October 16, 2001)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1570628254

ISBN-13: 978-1570628252

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.5 x 8.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #51 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam > Hadith #136 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam > Muhammed #201 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Islam > Rituals & Practice

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.

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.

It's simple and most the hadith if not all come from Bukhari's Adab Al Mufrad. Book of manners, tho this book isn't just on manners. I also recommend #1 Book of hadith by Mohammad Ali, #2 essential book of hadith, I forget the other 2 I left them at my dad's apt in London...

The Prophet Mohammed is the founder and central human figure of a religion that has ~1.6 billion adherents (23.4% of the world's population). The revelations received by Prophet Mohammed are the basis for almost all aspects of Muslim culture. To understand the Prophet Mohammed is to understand Islam. This work is easier on the reader than attempting the Qur'an and serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the richness of the Muslim world.

Dr. Cleary has done a marvelous job of compiling the wisdom of the greatest man to walk on earth. Indeed, the Prophet of Allah (PBUH) was sent as a mercy to mankind and this book illustrates that so beautifully! A must read!

I enjoyed reading the words of the prophet, peace be upon him. It would have been nice to see specific citations so that I could read more about the context of the sayings.

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Thomas Cleary is an outstanding translator of non-Western books for English-speaking peoples. I have thoroughly enjoyed many of his books. Nevertheless, this work appears to be less worthy.Basing his work on the Qur'an and Sunnah, Cleary merely quotes appropriate verses, but without comment, without depth.The Life of Muhammad is one of the most researched. His character is impeccable, his behaviors pure and remarkable. Yet, the reader misses all of this in Cleary's book.Far better is Karen Armstrong's "Muhammad A Biography of the Prophet". It is ideal for non-Muslims. Martin Lings has written "Muhammad, his life based on the earliest sources". This is ideal for Islamic believers.

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