Prophet Muhammad : aspects of his life / by M. Fethullah Gülen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

V.1: Chapter 1: Prophet Muhammad as Educator -- The educational atmosphere -- Islam addresses all human faculties -- Educating by example -- Essentials of a good education -- Further remarks --Chapter 2: The Military Dimension -- Jihad -- Early military expeditions --Chapter 3: A General Evaluation -- The Battle of Badr -- The Baffle of Uhud -- The Battle of the Trench -- Toward the conquest of Makka -- The conquest of Makka and its aftermath -- The Battle of Hunayn -- The expedition to Tabuk -- A general evaluation of his military achievements --Chapter 4: A Universal Leader -- His appointment of competent people -- He knew his people -- His wisdom -- Merging two different communities -- Consultation -- A manifest victory: The Treaty of Hudaybiya -- Ending racism -- The last word -- Chapter 5: Other Dimensions of His Prophethood -- His prayers and supplications -- The Prophet of universal mercy -- His mildness and forbearance -- His generosity -- His modesty -- The ethos created by the Messenger -- Endnote.

V.2: Chapter 6: The Sunna and Its Place -- in Islamic Legislation -- The Sunna and its role -- Categories of the Sunna -- The Sunna in the Qur'an -- The Sunna in the Traditions -- The Sunna's role -- Establishing the Sunna -- Other motives -- The Companions and the Sunna -- Further remarks on the Sunna's importance --Chapter 7: Relating the Traditions -- The Messenger's warning and the Companions' self-control -- Literal narration -- Verification -- Ensuring authenticity -- Examples -- The number of authentic Traditions -- Recording the Traditions --Chapter 8: The Companions and the Tabi'un -- The Companions -- Factors in their greatness -- The Tabi'un.