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by Osman Nuri Topbaş (Author), Abdullah Penman (Translator)
The author, Osman Nuri Topbaş currently lives in Istanbul. He has received both a traditional and a modern education. He has written many books covering different aspects of Islam as a religion and as a civilization. One recurring subject in his writing bears on demonstrating the importance of mercy, of love and of care in our social relations as the very fabric of an authentic Islamic way of life. This book, which was written in a climate of love for the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, reflects his mercy, the most distinguished characteristics of the Prophet's way of life and morality. It intends to guide people to kindness and refinement of heart, and thus aims to help them gain happiness in this world and the Hereafter.
The information presented in this book has been collected from the most reliable and earliest possible scholarly sources which are thoroughly cited in footnotes. The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad have been chosen only from authentic collections of hadith. For those who desire to obtain further information the Arabic sources have been provided.
- The pride of the universe
- How He Honored the World.
- His exemplary life and place among the prophets
- The Prophet as Perceived by the Polytheists
- The character traits of the prophet of mercy
- Purity of Soul in the Prophet of Mercy
- Courtesy, Compassion and Altruism in the Life of the Prophet of Mercy.
- His Exemplary Conduct with People.
- The Courtesy of the Prophet of Mercy towards the Needy.
- The Gradual Education of the People by the Prophet
- The Conduct of the Prophet of Mercy with Women.
- The Conduct of the Prophet of Mercy with Animals.
- The Conduct of the Prophet of Mercy with Orphans.
- The Prophet's Advice about the Rights of Neighbors.
- The Prophet's Conduct with Criminals and Captives of War.
- His Behavior towards Enemies and non-Muslims.
- The Forgiveness of the Prophet.
- The Generosity of the Prophet
- The Generosity of the Companions.
- The Prophet's Sincerity, Honesty and Integrity.
- The Bashfulness of the Prophet.
- The Altruism of the Prophet.
- His Loyalty.
