How to Be Like the Prophet Muhammad by Imam Abdullah Siraj al-Din Husayni
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AUTHOR: KRISTEN OBARSKY
In How to Be Like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Imam Abdullah, a scholar and author, provides Muslims with a gentle guide to embracing prophetic virtues, from humility to generosity and more. It offers a framework to help readers nurture and refine their character by following the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
The book is divided into sections, each with supporting points, anecdotes, or reminders. The book contains a wealth of information, so I recommend being mindful and taking your time to absorb the content.
The book demonstrated that by following prophetic examples, one can cultivate joy and contentment, and how accessible joy and peace are, because they are deeply embedded within our tradition. The book advocated following prophetic examples by responding with goodness, kind words, even in the face of hate.
It motivated and inspired me to read more of the Quran and to act more kindly, calmly, and with greater integrity. And if mistakes are made or if a bad deed happens, to follow it up with good ones.
In a time when society often seems consumed by rage and bad manners, this book felt centering, grounding, and reading it gave me a sense of peace and tranquility.
I hope others find guidance and contentment in it too.