--- product_id: 48977086 title: "Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources" price: "€ 35.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/48977086-muhammad-his-life-based-on-the-earliest-sources store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 4.8/5 star rating Award-winning biography Based on earliest sources Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources **Price:** € 35.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the timeless story that shapes history and hearts — don’t miss out on this essential read! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources - **How much does it cost?** € 35.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48977086-muhammad-his-life-based-on-the-earliest-sources) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranks #5 in Islamic Studies and boasts over 2,200 glowing reviews with a 4.8-star average. - • **Accessible & Engaging Read:** Brilliantly written in clear, concise paragraphs—perfect for busy professionals seeking depth without complexity. - • **Authentic Historical Insight:** Draws from the earliest and most reliable Islamic sources for an unparalleled biography. - • **Bridges Cultures & Perspectives:** Recommended by global leaders for fostering understanding between Islam and the West. - • **Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece:** Winner of prestigious awards and hailed as the best English biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). ## Overview Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Lings is a critically acclaimed, award-winning biography that offers an accessible and deeply authentic account of the Prophet Muhammad’s life. Drawing from the earliest Islamic texts, this bestseller is highly rated by readers and recommended by global figures for its cultural bridge-building and insightful narrative. ## Description Acclaimed worldwide as the definitive biography of the Prophet Muhammad in the English language, Martin Lings’ Muhammad: His Life Based to the Earliest Sources is unlike any other. Based on Arabic sources of the eighth and ninth centuries, of which some important passages are translated here for the first time, it owes the freshness and directness of its approach to the words of men and women who heard Muhammad speak and witnessed the events of his life. Martin Lings has an unusual gift for narrative. He has adopted a style which is at once extremely readable and reflects both the simplicity and grandeur of the story. The result is a book which will be read with equal enjoyment by those already familiar with Muhammad’s life and those coming to it for the first time. Muhammad: His Life Based to the Earliest Sources was given an award by the government of Pakistan, and selected as the best biography of the Prophet in English at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad in 1983. Review: brilliant book!!! easy to read yet very informative at the same time. - brilliant book!!! if anyone wants to learn about the life of the prophet muhammad(pbuh) then this is where you should start. brilliantly written, very easy to read yet very informative. It explains many key moments in the life of the prophet (pbuh) in simple short paragraphs, after reading this book i was intrigued to discover more about the beautiful life of this great man. whether you hate him or love him or don't know anything about him i promise you after reading this you will be motivated to learn more about him and better understand his message and life. the author does a brilliant job in telling the story making you feel you have to keep reading on and on. i strongly recommend this book to anyone, even if your not interested in religion i feel this book is such a great read that you will be very satisfied. Finally please please don't miss out on a great read, i promise you wont be disappointed. Review: The best biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) in English! - In recent weeks, made the point of reading this very important Seerah/Biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) by Martin Lings entitled: Muhammad his life based on earliest sources after being reminded when the late Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September 2022 and her immediate successor monarch - eldest in seniority former Prince Charles now known as King Charles III - who highly recommended this book due to his historic views on ‘building Bridges between Islam and the west’. As it is now the third Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awal 1441 - according to the Islamic lunar calendar it is also the month of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) was born and passed away on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal and this is known as Mawlid An Nabi. Overall, the book by Lings is very easy to read and is brilliantly written, very informative and accessible.The book covers many significant moments in the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) in simple short paragraphs.There are many details and events that are mentioned in this book which personally speaking was not aware of and maybe due to it being based on the earliest sources written in 1983 which earned him acclaim in the Muslim world and prizes from the governments of Pakistan and Egypt.His work was hailed as the "best biography of the prophet in English" at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad.Clearly, this Seerah/biography by Lings gives a very good account of the noble prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) and portrays him as a living, talking and walking Qur’an during his life on this earth and a mercy to the worlds and everything that is in it. There a couple of other Seerah/biography books on the life of prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) including Betty Kelen: Muhammad the Messenger of God was not just a primer for famialirising yourself with Islam but it has a much deeper insight into the politics of Arabia at the time, than it appears. Highly recommend people to read this book by Betty Kelen as an independent account from a non-Muslim. As well as Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri book entitled: Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar) - First Prize Winner book in Saudi Arabia in1979.This was also excellent biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which is a very detailed book that gives a very comprehensive account of the prophet's life and times within a wider historical context of events that unfolded on the Arabian peninsula at the time. In short, the book by Martin Lings is very easy to read and is brilliantly written, very informative and accessible and is highly recommended and a must buy! ## Features - ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY - brand: imusti - manufacturer: The Islamic Texts Society ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 11,699 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Islamic Studies 19 in Religious Biographies 24 in Philosopher Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,306 Reviews | ## Images ![Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YY6rsN-rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ brilliant book!!! easy to read yet very informative at the same time. *by A***I on 28 February 2013* brilliant book!!! if anyone wants to learn about the life of the prophet muhammad(pbuh) then this is where you should start. brilliantly written, very easy to read yet very informative. It explains many key moments in the life of the prophet (pbuh) in simple short paragraphs, after reading this book i was intrigued to discover more about the beautiful life of this great man. whether you hate him or love him or don't know anything about him i promise you after reading this you will be motivated to learn more about him and better understand his message and life. the author does a brilliant job in telling the story making you feel you have to keep reading on and on. i strongly recommend this book to anyone, even if your not interested in religion i feel this book is such a great read that you will be very satisfied. Finally please please don't miss out on a great read, i promise you wont be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) in English! *by M***N on 7 October 2022* In recent weeks, made the point of reading this very important Seerah/Biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) by Martin Lings entitled: Muhammad his life based on earliest sources after being reminded when the late Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September 2022 and her immediate successor monarch - eldest in seniority former Prince Charles now known as King Charles III - who highly recommended this book due to his historic views on ‘building Bridges between Islam and the west’. As it is now the third Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awal 1441 - according to the Islamic lunar calendar it is also the month of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) was born and passed away on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal and this is known as Mawlid An Nabi. Overall, the book by Lings is very easy to read and is brilliantly written, very informative and accessible.The book covers many significant moments in the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) in simple short paragraphs.There are many details and events that are mentioned in this book which personally speaking was not aware of and maybe due to it being based on the earliest sources written in 1983 which earned him acclaim in the Muslim world and prizes from the governments of Pakistan and Egypt.His work was hailed as the "best biography of the prophet in English" at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad.Clearly, this Seerah/biography by Lings gives a very good account of the noble prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) and portrays him as a living, talking and walking Qur’an during his life on this earth and a mercy to the worlds and everything that is in it. There a couple of other Seerah/biography books on the life of prophet Muhammad (PBUH-SAW) including Betty Kelen: Muhammad the Messenger of God was not just a primer for famialirising yourself with Islam but it has a much deeper insight into the politics of Arabia at the time, than it appears. Highly recommend people to read this book by Betty Kelen as an independent account from a non-Muslim. As well as Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri book entitled: Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar) - First Prize Winner book in Saudi Arabia in1979.This was also excellent biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which is a very detailed book that gives a very comprehensive account of the prophet's life and times within a wider historical context of events that unfolded on the Arabian peninsula at the time. In short, the book by Martin Lings is very easy to read and is brilliantly written, very informative and accessible and is highly recommended and a must buy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seerah *by M***L on 21 January 2026* Brilliant book easy to read. ## Frequently Bought Together - Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources - The Clear Quran - Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar): Biography of the Prophet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/48977086-muhammad-his-life-based-on-the-earliest-sources](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48977086-muhammad-his-life-based-on-the-earliest-sources) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*