| Muhammad: A Prophet For Our Time | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Karen Armstrong |
| Series | Eminent Lives |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Preceded by | Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet |
Muhammad: A Prophet For Our Time is a 2006 non-fiction book by the British writer Karen Armstrong. It is part of the "Eminent Lives" series, which are short biographies of famous people by well-known writers.[1] It is Armstrong's second biography of Muhammad. Her first biography Muhammad: a Biography of the Prophet earned her the Muslim Public Affairs Council Media Award. Muhammad: A Prophet For Our Time is a short biography that shows how most Muslims understand Muhammad and their faith. In the book, Armstrong depicts Muhammad as both a mystic and a wise political and social reformer.[1]