The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad PBUH

The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ by Musa ibn Uqbah

• ISBN: 9780998438054
• Author: Musa ibn Uqbah
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Pages: 238
• Size:  Inches
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing
• Language: English
• Publishing Year: 2024
  

About this product:

The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ by the renowned Tabi‘i scholar Musa ibn ‘Uqbah stands as the earliest and most authentic biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ known to exist today. This English translation marks a monumental rediscovery of a lost treasure of Islamic history. For over four centuries, no copy of this invaluable work was thought to exist—until its manuscripts were miraculously found in the archives of the National Library of Tunisia by Dr. Muhammad Tabarani.

Comprising ninety-one folios—around three-quarters of the original text—this rediscovered masterpiece offers an authentic and unembellished account of the Prophet’s life, battles, and expeditions (Maghāzī). It provides a unique, hadith-based historical record written by one of the most trustworthy early scholars of Islam.

Imam Malik ibn Anas said:

“I recommend the Maghazi of the pious man Musa ibn ‘Uqbah because it is the most accurate of Maghazi works.”

Similarly, Imams al-Shafi‘i, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, and Ibn Hajar all praised its reliability, emphasizing that it was free from weak or fabricated reports often found in later works.

Unlike other historical writings, The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ follows the methodology of the Muhaddithun (Hadith scholars), applying rigorous standards of narration and authentication. This gives it exceptional credibility as both a historical and religious source.

A cornerstone for later Sīrah and Maghāzī compilations, this book provides a rare and precise insight into the life and legacy of Allah’s final Messenger ﷺ—his struggles, leadership, and divine mission. For seekers of authentic Islamic knowledge, this work is an indispensable addition to any serious library.