The youth study book, “Shama’il of the Prophet Muhammad” has been written for students aged 11-16 to aid them in their study of the unique character and person of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The contents of the book bring together, in an engaging and accessible manner, the essentials from the classical commentaries on this great tradition – bridging the gap created by language and the ages between modern students and Islam’s great tradition.

The study book guides the student through discussions on sirah, hadith, Arabic, tafsir and reverential poetry. Suitable for both personal study and as a class text, it is certain to match the needs of the young student.

Developed by a team of Islamic scholars & experienced schoolteachers - including the editor & one of the translators of IGI's landmark edition of Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyya - this textbook-style study guide is designed for youth ages 11-16. We've been told that older or younger children benefit as well.

Key Features

• 132 pages, paperback

• This book is suitable for use either independently or in a classroom setting.

• Each chapter is dedicated to a particular characteristic, closely following the format of the original Arabic Shama’il text, and begins with a translation of ahadith

• Warm-up questions that engage students in ideas related to the chapter’s theme so that they can begin considering their own lives and values in light of the Prophetic way

• Arabic vocabulary and key concepts appear in bold with their meanings provided in the Key Words section

• Illustrative photographs to enhance learning

• Assessment questions allow students to develop their comprehension and apply critical thinking skills in examining the Shama’il and Sunna of the Prophet

• Developed by a team of traditional Islamic scholars and experienced school teachers

Makkah to Madinah: A Photographic Journey of the Hijrah Route

This masterful work is a chronological retracing of the blessed Hijrah route performed by the best of creation, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Carefully studied and written, Dr. al-Kadi scrupulously chronicles the Prophetic Hijrah route with exhaustive research, years of field expeditions, and the utilization of advanced GPS technology. 

He examined every available resource from Hadith and Seerah literature and narrations, to historical documents, maps from the eighteenth century through the present, as well as conducting extensive interviews with local residents to glean information handed down through generations. 

​After analyzing, synthesizing, and cross-checking the information from this research he determined as precisely as possible the exact route of the Prophet’s (SAW) Hijrah. 

Read this insightful review about the book.

Author: Dr. Abdullah al-Kadi