''Nashr al-Tib fi Zikr al-Nabi al-Habib'' () is a biography of

Muhammad Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of A ...

written by

Ashraf Ali Thanwi Ashraf Ali Thanwi (often referred as Hakimul Ummat and Mujaddidul Millat; 19 August 1863 – 20 July 1943) was an Indian Sunni Muslim scholar, jurist, thinker, reformist and a revivor of classical Sufi in the Indian subcontinent during the Briti ...

during 1911–1912, amidst a pandemic outbreak in India. The book consists of 41 chapters and presents Muhammad as a boon for the entire universe. It explores various aspects of his life, teachings, and character, highlighting his impact on humanity.

Sources

In regards to the sources used in the book, the author himself mentions that while writing ''Nashr al-Tib fi Zikr al-Nabi al-Habib'', he referred to works such as '' Kutub al-Sitta'' and '' Ash-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya''. Additionally, the author drew upon other significant texts like ''

Zad al-Ma'ad ''Zad al-Ma'ad Fi Hadyi Khair Al 'Ibaad'' () is a 5-volume book, translated as Provisions of the Hereafter in the Guidance of the Best of Servants, written by the Islamic scholar Ibn al-Qayyim. The word 'Zad' in Arabic is used to refer to the fo ...

'', ''

Al-Muwahib al-Ladunniyyah Al-Muwahib al-ladunniyya bi al-minah al-Muhammadiyya is a book by Islamic scholar Al-Qastallani. The book was commented in Sharh al-Mawahib al-Ladunniyyah (8 volumes) by Muhammad al-Zurqani. It was abridged by Sheikh Yusuf ibn Ismail ibn Hasan ...

'', Sirat books including ''Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah''. Furthermore, the author extensively utilized an Arabic magazine called ''Shamim al-Habib'' to the extent that ''Nashr al-Tib'' could be considered a translation of its content.

Translation

In December 1980, the

Islamic Foundation Bangladesh Islamic Foundation Bangladesh () is a government organization under the '' Ministry of Religious Affairs'' in Bangladesh working to disseminate values and ideals of Islam and carry out activities related to those values and ideals. The head offic ...

published the first Bengali translation of the book titled "''Je Fuler Kusbote Sara Jahan Matwara''." The translation was done by Muhammad Aminul Islam of Lalbagh Shahi Mosque. The English translator of the book is Muhammad Sajjad Yunus, and it is titled "''Remembering The Beloved Prophet (S)''."

Reception

Muhammad Mian Siddique said it encompasses all aspects of Muhammad's life concisely in a simple and smooth writing style avoiding complex language, and that moral conclusions drawn after each topic enhance the book. Abul Khair Kashfaqi said it includes far-reaching hadiths that shed light on Muhammad's virtues, social etiquette, and daily routines.

References

External links

* ''Nashr al-Tib fi Zikr al-Nabi al-Habib'' at

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