This in-depth examination of the life, history, and influence of Muhammad as discussed by leading scholars provides a wide-ranging look at the prophet's legacy unlike any other in the field of Islamic and culture studies.
• Documents Muhammad's broad impact on history, culture, and society
• Shares viewpoints from more than 100 scholars in the field of Islamic studies to provide different perspectives on how Muhammad's life and beliefs have changed the course of history
• Explores Muhammad's changing image―and controversies over his depiction and the communication of his ideas―in art, music, and literature
• Provides an in-depth overview of Muhammad's influences on secular life and culture