Author: Ramadan, Tariq

Named one of the 100 most important innovators of the century by Time magazine, Ramadan is a Muslim scholar with a large following among young European and American Muslims. In his first book for a wider audience, he offers a marvelous biography that highlights the spiritual and ethical teachings of one of history's most influential figures. The Prophet's example illuminates many controversial issues, such as the treatment of the poor, the role of women, Islamic criminal punishments, war, racism, and relations with other religions. 208 pp.