The Islam of Mohamed

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The Islam of Mohamed

by S. (Salahuddin) Khuda Bukhsh

EN·~44 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Reprinted from the Hindustan Review, September and October 1909.

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Description

This listening experience invites you into a concise, thoughtful examination of the faith that reshaped a harsh desert world. Beginning with a vivid portrait of pre‑Islamic Arabia, the narrator sketches a landscape of wandering tribes, relentless feuds, and a spiritual life dominated by ritualistic superstition rather than genuine devotion. By grounding the story in the stark realities of that era—tribal loyalties, blood‑money economics, and pervasive warfare—the stage is set for a profound transformation.

The second part turns its focus to the emergence of Muhammad’s message, stripping away later theological layers to reveal the core teachings the prophet conveyed. Listeners will hear how a simple, responsibility‑centered ethic took root amid chaos, offering a new moral compass and a sense of divine accountability. Through clear, measured analysis, the work encourages a fresh appreciation of Islam’s original spirit without delving into later doctrinal disputes.

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Language

en

Duration

~44 minutes (42K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Dec 8, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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S. (Salahuddin) Khuda Bukhsh

1877–1931

An Indian historian and essayist who wrote with energy about Islamic history, culture, and public memory, he also left a warm tribute to the famous library founder Khuda Bakhsh.

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