The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad

The Maghazi of
Sayyiduna Muhammad, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, New,
[A5] Paperback - 236 pages,
by Musa ibn Uqbah,
Transl. by Wordsmiths Translation House,
Foreword by Abdul Aziz Suraqah,
Notes by Talut Dawood,
Published by IGI, USA. 
 

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This text is the first English translation of The Maghazi of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ by the eminent Tabi'i scholar Musa ibn 'Uqbah, the earliest biography of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ currently known to exist.
 

Until recently, no copies of The Maghaziof Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ had been seen for over 400 years, and most scholars believed the text to be lost forever. Thus the good fortune of its reappearance cannot be overstated. The discovery of its manuscripts in the archives of the National Library of Tunisia by Dr. Muhammad Tabarani is a significant event, the like of which the Ummah may not see again for many years, if ever. Ninety-one folios were found, which together contain approximately three-quarters of the original text. We hope that the remaining parts may be found soon.
 

Renowned in his own time as a muhaddith and historian, Musa ibn ʿUqbah, may Allah be pleased with him, ranks as one of the first individuals to compile reports specifically related to the sīrah, the biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. More significant, however, is the fact that his Maghazi (Expeditions) was acclaimed by his contemporaries and by scholars of later generations, as the most authentic work of its genre. Those who praised him and affirmed his trustworthiness include Imam Malik, Imam al-Shafi'i, and Imam ibn Hanbal:

 

“I recommend the Maghazi of the pious man Musa ibn ‘Uqbah because it is the most accurate of Maghazi works”— Imam Malik ibn Anas,
 

"There is none from the Maghazi genre that is more authentic than his book despite its shortness, and it is void of what is mostly mentioned in books other than his." — Imam Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i,
 

“Hold tight to (Kitab) al-Maghazi by Ibn 'Uqbah because he is absolutely trustworthy.”— Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal,
 

“His trustworthiness is confirmed. And he narrated many hadiths.” — Imam al-Dhahabi,
 

“[The scholars] agreed upon his trustworthiness. Both al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated his hadIths.” “His trustworthiness is confirmed. He was one of the junior Tabi'in.” — Imam al-Nawawi,
 

“He was a trustworthy jurist and authority in (the field of) Maghazi.”— Imam Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani.

 

Following its completion, The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ served as an authoritative source for many later works on the life of Allah's Messenger ﷺ.
 

A sub-genre within the field of Prophetic studies, the maghazi literature covers the battles and military expeditions of the Prophetic era, and by extension, the biography of the Prophet ﷺ as well. The maghazi literature is thus both historical and religious in its scope. What sets The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ apart, even among the works of maghazi and sirah, is the fact that its author was a muhaddith first and foremost, and as such, adhered to strict requirements for documentation of both narrators and narrations in his works. The result is that his Maghazi is a work of history that is documented almost to the same standards as a work of hadith.
 

IGP's paperback edition of the The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ includes :

   ***English translation of the manuscript text,
   ***Introduction and history of the work,
   ***Foreword with detailed discussion of the science of sirah,
   ***Footnotes to provide context and explanation, as well as the sources of the dozens of Qur'anic verses woven into the text
Biography of the author.

 

 

The significance of Kitab al-Maghazi lies not only in its rich historical data but also in its myriad of spiritual and moral insights. It offers readers a profound connection to the life and times of the Prophet ﷺ, ultimately highlighting his exemplary character, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to the message of Islam.
 

Without the shadow of a doubt, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the early struggles and triumphs of the Muslim community and the principles that guided their actions.


 

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More Sirah books,
Also see Shama'il books.

 

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