Golden Seerah for the Young Generation - Life of Prophet Muhammad (Hardcover)

Golden Seerah for the Young Generation is a 480-page, full-colour hardcover biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), written in English by Abdul Malik Mujahid and published by Darussalam. It tells the Seerah from start to finish in short, illustrated chapters, with maps, photographs of the places where events took place, diagrams and the Prophet's family tree. The language is clear and direct, which makes it a Seerah book that teenagers and young adults can read on their own, and one the whole family can share.

A Seerah book written for young readers

Many books on the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) are long academic works with dense text and few pictures. Golden Seerah takes a different approach. Each event is told as its own short chapter with a clear heading, so a young reader can finish a chapter in one sitting and pick up again the next day. Pull-out quotes and highlighted boxes draw attention to the main lesson, and photographs of Makkah, Madinah and other sites show where each event actually happened.

The aim is for young Muslims to know the Prophet (peace be upon him) as a person: how he lived, how he treated his family and companions, how he faced hardship and how he led. Knowing his life is the first step to loving him and following his example.

What the book covers

Golden Seerah follows the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in order. Topics include:

• Before prophethood: Arabia and Makkah before Islam, his family and lineage, his birth, childhood and youth, and his marriage to Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her).
• The first revelation: the cave of Hira, the first Muslims and the early secret call to Islam.
• Years of trial in Makkah: the persecution of the Muslims, the migration to Abyssinia, the boycott and confinement in Shi'b Abi Talib, the Year of Sorrow, and the Night Journey and Ascension.
• The Hijrah to Madinah: the migration, the building of the Prophet's Mosque and the brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar.
• Life and events in Madinah: the battles of Badr, Uhud and the Trench, the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, the letters to kings and the conquest of Makkah.
• Stories of the Companions: episodes such as the acceptance of Islam by Thumamah and by Abul-As, the Prophet's son-in-law.
• The final years: the Farewell Hajj, the Farewell Sermon and the passing of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Features of this Darussalam edition

Full colour on every page

The glossy pages are printed in full colour, with illustrations, photographs and coloured chapter headings that keep young readers turning pages.

Maps, photographs and a family tree

Maps show the routes and the sites of key events, photographs show those places today, and a family tree sets out the Prophet's lineage and family. Together they help readers picture the story as well as read it.

Short, clearly titled chapters

Every event has its own heading, which makes the book easy to dip into, easy to use for a weekly family reading, and easy for teachers to set as a reading assignment.

Rooted in the Quran and Sunnah

The narrative draws on the Quran and the books of hadith, and quoted narrations are referenced, for example to Sahih al-Bukhari with the hadith number.

How families and schools use Golden Seerah

Parents read a chapter a night with their children and talk about the lesson it teaches. Teenagers read it on their own as their first full Seerah. Islamic schools and weekend madrasahs use it alongside their Islamic Studies lessons, and masjid libraries keep a copy for young visitors. It also makes a lasting gift: a solid hardcover that will be read again and again, and passed on to younger brothers and sisters.

Who this Seerah book is for

• Muslim teenagers and young adults reading the Seerah for the first time.
• Parents who want to teach their children the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) at home.
• Islamic schools, madrasahs and homeschooling families.
• New Muslims looking for a clear and readable introduction to the Prophet's life.
• Anyone looking for a meaningful Eid or Ramadan gift.

Golden Seerah: details

More Seerah and Islamic history books

• For the detailed adult Seerah, read The Sealed Nectar.
• For younger children: 101 Seerah Stories and Dua, the Seerah Activity Book for Kids and Seerah Quiz Cards.
• From the same author: Golden Stories of the Four Caliphs and Golden Stories of Sayyida Khadijah.
• More from the Golden Stories series: Golden Stories of Umar ibn Al-Khattab.

Browse the full Prophets and Seerah collection.

Golden Seerah: frequently asked questions

What is Golden Seerah for the Young Generation?

It is a full-colour biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) written in English by Abdul Malik Mujahid and published by Darussalam. Across 480 pages it tells the story of his life in order, from before his birth to his passing, in short illustrated chapters written for teenagers and young adults.

What age group is Golden Seerah suitable for?

It is written for the young generation, so it suits readers from about 12 years old through the teenage years and into adulthood. Younger children can enjoy it when a parent reads it with them and talks through the pictures and maps.

Who is the author of Golden Seerah?

The author is Abdul Malik Mujahid, the founder of Darussalam Publishers, who has also written the Golden Stories series on the Companions and early Muslims.

Does the book include maps and pictures?

Yes. The pages are printed in full colour with maps, photographs of the places where events happened, illustrations, diagrams and the family tree of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Highlighted boxes throughout the book pick out key lessons.

Is the content based on authentic sources?

The book draws on the Quran and hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari, and references are given in the text, for example after narrations quoted from Sahih al-Bukhari with their hadith numbers.

What are the book's specifications?

It is a 480-page full-colour hardcover in a 17x24 cm format, in English. The ISBN is 9786035003865.

Is Golden Seerah a good gift?

Yes. A hardcover full-colour Seerah is a popular gift for Eid, Ramadan, birthdays and graduations, and for a young person who has just started taking an interest in the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him).