An accessible text looking at the character of the Prophet
Presents the Prophet in many different ways, including as a father, husband, leader and negotiator
Thematically organised so readers can refer to the different noble traits he had
Unique in that it offers an analysis of events to inform different characteristics of Muhammad, rather than being another biography
and translated a commentary on the Qur'an
Also discusses two controversial issues in the life of the Prophet: Muhammad's nine wives and his dealings with the Jews.