Publisher's Synopsis
This series presents the lives of the world's most influential men and women. It focuses on individuals from all areas of endeavour: politics, music, art, literature, philosophy, science, sport and religion.;Over fourteen hundred years ago, the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad became the basis for Islam, which today claims more than a billion followers and is the world's fastest-growing religion. This biography of Muhammad explores his role as a husband, father, businessman, military strategist, politician and prophet of Islam.