

An edition of The Wisdom of the Prophet (1994)
Sayings of Muhammad. Translated from the Arabic by Thomas Cleary
By Thomas Cleary
Publish Date
1994
Publisher
Shambhala
Language
eng
Pages
138
Description:
Traditional teaching stories of the words and deeds of Muhammad have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The stories in this collection, chosen for their universal appeal, portray the Prophet of Islam as down-to-earth yet brilliantly spiritual, stern in matters of justice yet compassionate, rich in dignity yet extremely modest, a poignant storyteller gifted with a keen sense of humor, a valorous warrior, a diligent worker, a conscientious family man, a good neighbor, and a just king.
subjects: Hadith
People: Companions of the Prophet as narrators
Places: Makkah, Madina etc.
Times: 570 - 632 CE