How to be Like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

How to be Like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 

Author:  Abdullah Siraj Al-Din Al-Husayni 
Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781952306990
Pages: 248p
Weight: g
Year: 2025
Price: RM 70

In How to be Like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Shaykh 'Abdullah Siraj al-Din provides Muslims with a wholesome guide on virtue and Muhammadan character. Originally titled "Al-Hady" in Arabic, this work delves deeply into the character and manners of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. In the process, it covers many different elements of good character, thus providing a framework the help the reader nurture and refine his or her own character through following the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

Shaykh 'Abdullāh begins with a focus on the essence of prophetic character. With this in mind, he emphasizes the importance of creating pleasant interactions in our daily life. The initial chapters of the work provide detailed insights into the Prophet's ﷺ directives on things such as giving the salam (greetings), along with other aspects of one's life, such as fostering mutual love amongst family and friendly relations. These impactful acts are depicted as fundamental to building a compassionate and cohesive Muslim community.

A significant portion of the text is dedicated to the virtues and benefits of charity and generosity, discussing how these acts extinguish sins, bring blessings, and protect from divine wrath. The Shaykh expounds on the Prophet's ﷺ teachings regarding the avoidance of miserliness and other aspects of life, such as the cultivation of humility. He continues by highlighting the severe consequences of arrogance and showcases the Prophetic exaltation of those who embody true humility.