In the Footsteps of the Prophet  (English, Paperback, Ramadan Tariq)

Tariq Ramadan tells the story of a man whose name inspires awe and respect, who rose from obscurity to become one of the most powerful people in history. In the Footsteps of the Prophet is a detailed biography of Muhammad, the founder of Islam.

Summary of the Book

The story of Muhammad has been told and retold throughout history. It is a story of God’s miracles, and one man’s determination to reveal God’s message to all of humanity. In this book, Ramadan outlines the story of the Prophet’s life, explaining his philosophy and teachings. He highlights Muhammad’s spiritual and ethical teachings, explaining that Islam has always stood for peace and prosperity. He reminds readers of the benevolence and gentle nature of God, and explores the motives of the Prophet, taking a fresh new angle on the story. He tries to explain the reasons for Islam’s rapid growth and the factors which imparted a vivid passion to the Prophet’s followers. In this new view on Islam, Ramadan seeks to throw light on the nuances which influenced the Prophet and his ideals.

About Tariq Ramadan

Tariq Ramadan is a Swiss academic and writer. An Egyptian by origin, he is currently a Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the Oriental Institute, St Antony's College, Oxford University. A Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Qatar and the Director of the Research Centre of Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) in Doha, Qatar, he is a recognized Islamic scholar and an advocate of the heterogeneous nature of Western Muslims.

Ramadan has also written Arab Awakening, Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation and To Be a European Muslim.