The Warrior Prophet: Muhammad ﷺ & War

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Most Islamic biographies portray Muḥammad as an ideal military commander because he was the ideal human. However, this narrative often conflicts with early Arabic sources. Professor Joel Hayward, a committed Muslim, argues that the modern image of the Prophet as a near-pacifist is unsustainable. In a conflictual world, Muḥammad saw warfare as necessary to achieve his vision. Through rigorous analysis of all raids and campaigns, Hayward shows he was an effective, moral, and victorious military leader. This accessible yet scholarly book makes a major contribution to strategic analysis and the Prophet’s biography.