Biography of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.) and the Ahle Bait
The Almighty, Rabbul Alamin, declares in the Holy Qur’an: “All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,” and regarding His greatest friend, Hazrat Messenger (PBUH), He says: “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” Simply put, the meaning is: For the extent of the dominion for which I am the Lord, O Messenger, you are the Mercy for that same dominion. Subhan’Allah!
Indeed, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is that sacred being upon whom Allah Himself and His angels send Salutations (Durood). Allah Ta’ala Himself elevated the remembrance of His dearest friend, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in the Holy Qur’an. Thus, the desire to know the true nature of the life of this eternally praised great man is timeless. The number of biographies written about this great man on earth is perhaps unmatched by any other person’s life history.
The Book: Smriti Mobarak
Following this tradition, Syed A. F. M. Manzur-e-Khoda, Associate Professor of the Department of Islamic Studies at The People’s University of Bangladesh, has composed a unique Seerat (Prophetic Biography) after nearly ten years of relentless research. Titled “Smriti Mobarak: Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.) O Ahle Baiter Jiboni” (Blessed Memories: Biography of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and the Ahle Bait), the book presents the complete biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his beloved Ahle Bait (Family) in a remarkably simple, fluent, readable, and heart-touching language.
This unique Seerat volume reveals how beloved the Prophet (PBUH), Rahmatul Lil Alamin (Mercy to the Worlds), was to Allah Ta’ala, the purity of the lineage from which he emerged, and how glorious and sweet his 63 years of life were. The author’s narrative style, captivating writing, and beautiful language make the book profoundly engaging. It is an endless treasure trove of Prophetic knowledge, narrated in melodious language, like the gentle murmuring flow of clear water in a mountain stream.
Structure and Content
The book is fundamentally divided into seven parts (Bhag):
1. Part 1: History of Arabia.
2. Part 2: Biography of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)’s respected parents and ancestors.
3. Part 3: Biography of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
4. Part 4: Biography of the Prophet’s daughter, Hazrat Fatima (RA).
5. Part 5: Biography of Sher-e-Khoda Hazrat Ali (RA).
6. Part 6: Biography of the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Hassan (RA).
7. Part 7: Biography of Imam Hussain (RA).
In each section, complex and difficult topics are presented with deep research, enriched by irrefutable documentary evidence from the Holy Qur’an and Hadith, alongside historical analysis.
Unique Features and Impact
By reading this book, readers will learn about the birth of Islam in the solitude of the Cave of Hira on Mount Jabal al-Nour, and also gain a complete understanding of the tragic events leading to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) under the cruel forces of Yazid at the plains of Karbala.
• The hearts of those who love the Prophet will find solace.
• Inquisitive minds will find guidance.
• Curious minds will receive answers to many unknown questions about the Prophet (PBUH), the Ahle Bait, and the fundamentals of Islam.
A total of 561 rare photographs and 19 historical maps are presented in this book alongside the relevant historical events. These include many rare memories of the Prophet (PBUH) and his Ahle Bait scattered across various countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan, such as their holy possessions, memorial places, structures, and blessed mausoleums (Rawza Mobarak). In short, the book is layered with these sacred memories, making every incident and every chapter vividly alive.
This book is the first in the world to present the biographies of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and his Ahle Bait with such a vast collection of photographic memories in a single volume. It is likened to bringing up precious diamonds, gems, and pearls dredged from the deep ocean. The assemblage of these rare photographs alongside the clear, evidence-based historical narrative will bring you extremely close to the lives of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and his Ahle Bait, touching your heart and perhaps involuntarily filling the corners of your eyes with tears of love for the Prophet and his beloved family.
This immense volume, comprising 994 pages, has been published by Dewanbag Sharif Publication.
