The Lives of Muhammad¶

Metadata¶

Author: Kecia Ali
ASIN: B00NTT63LY
ISBN: 0674050606
Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NTT63LY
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Highlights¶

“European discourse concerning Muḥammad is often best understood as a deforming mirror.” — location: 504 ^ref-47775

The Ottoman threat revived the theological quandary Islam had posed centuries earlier for figures like Peter of Cluny. If Christianity was the true religion, why were Muslims enjoying worldly success? — location: 524 ^ref-29847

Muslims, just like Christians, were subject to God’s broader plan. — location: 527 ^ref-31269

Medieval obsession with disgust gave way to a modern scrutiny of deeds; — location: 642 ^ref-53928