General Introduction .................................................................. 1 Allah ................................................................................... 1 Islam ................................................................................... 2 Prophethood ........................................................................ 2 Qur’an ................................................................................. 5 Muhammad and the Qur’an ................................................. 7 Hadith ................................................................................ 10 Biography ........................................................................... 11 Transparent Personality ............................................................ 12 The Devout Worshipper ...................................................... 12 Mentor of a Family and Community .................................... 13 Head of State, Teacher and Advisor ..................................... 14 Commander of the Army ..................................................... 15 Summary of Events ................................................................... 17 Before Prophethood ............................................................ 17 The Makkan Period ............................................................. 21 The Madinan Period ............................................................ 35 Part Two Aspects of the Prophet's Sunnah ................................................ 52 In the Realm of Belief .......................................................... 53 Regarding Manners and Character ...................................... 63 Regarding Deeds and Worship ............................................ 71 The Prophet's Supplication ................................................. 80 Conclusion ....................................................................................... 87 References .......................................................................................