{"product_id":"the-first-muslim-lesley-hazleton","title":"The First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton | The Story of Muhammad","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling biographical account of \u003cstrong\u003eProphet Muhammad ﷺ\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring his life, character, struggles, leadership, and the historical circumstances surrounding the emergence of Islam. Drawing on traditional Islamic sources and historical scholarship, Lesley Hazleton presents the story in an accessible narrative style, bringing readers closer to the people, culture, and events of 7th-century Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe First Muslim\u003c\/em\u003e, author and journalist \u003cstrong\u003eLesley Hazleton\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the remarkable story of \u003cstrong\u003eProphet Muhammad ﷺ\u003c\/strong\u003e, from his early life in Mecca through the challenges that accompanied the rise of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book places Muhammad's life within the social, political, religious, and cultural environment of \u003cstrong\u003e7th-century Arabia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Readers are introduced to the world of Mecca, the Quraysh, tribal relationships, trade, religious practices, and the circumstances surrounding Muhammad's early life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazleton explores key moments in his life, including his early experiences, marriage to \u003cstrong\u003eKhadijah\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beginning of revelation, the early Muslim community, opposition in Mecca, the migration to Medina, and the development of the growing Muslim community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative also examines Muhammad's relationships, leadership, personal struggles, and encounters with the people around him. By presenting the events chronologically, the book provides readers with a broad narrative framework for understanding the origins of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers approaching Islamic history for the first time, the book offers an accessible introduction to the historical setting and major events associated with the life of Muhammad ﷺ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProphet Muhammad ﷺ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife of Muhammad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeerah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Islamic history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRise of Islam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMecca and Medina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7th-century Arabia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIslamic history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhadijah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Muslims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevelation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMigration to Medina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuslim community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArabian society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First Muslim\u003c\/em\u003e provides a narrative introduction to the \u003cstrong\u003elife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the historical beginnings of Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts storytelling approach can make complex historical events easier to follow while giving readers context about the society and circumstances in which Islam emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Read This?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003ereaders interested in Islamic history, Seerah, the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Middle Eastern history, religious history, and anyone looking for an accessible narrative introduction to early Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The First Muslim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lesley Hazleton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islamic History \/ Biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prophet Muhammad ﷺ \u0026amp; Early Islamic History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Edition dependent]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Edition dependent]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Edition dependent]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the historical story of \u003cstrong\u003eProphet Muhammad ﷺ and the emergence of Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cem\u003eThe First Muslim\u003c\/em\u003e by Lesley Hazleton, an accessible narrative of the Prophet's life and the world of 7th-century Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BookBeen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53396190429493,"sku":null,"price":845.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":53396190462261,"sku":null,"price":1445.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1731\/5125\/files\/BookBeen-2026-08-24T202313.085.png?v=1787585059","url":"https:\/\/bookbeen.com\/products\/the-first-muslim-lesley-hazleton","provider":"Bookbeen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}