The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page xix
1. ط ِ بِسْم ِ اللّٰه ِ الرَّحْمٰن ِ الرَّحِیْم 2 - ط ِ نَحْمَدُہ ٗ وَنُصَلِّی ْ عَلی ٰ رَسُوْلِه ِ الْكَرِیْم Preface - Volume I The first volume of the biography of the Holy Prophet sa based on the Makkan era has been appearing in the Urdu Edition of the periodical Review of Religions (Qadian) under the title “Our Master”, since the beginning of the year 1919. It is now being presented to readers in the form of a book, following a second review. In this work, I have not confined myself to the life of the Holy Prophet sa alone, rather, wherever appropriate, I have endeavoured to shed light on the general history of that era, as well as on the lives of the noble companions of the Holy Prophet sa (may Allāh be pleased with them). As such, with respect to its subject matter, in actuality, the name of this book should be “The History of Islām – Volume 1”. It is my intention, and may Allāh enable me, to divide the biography of the Holy Prophet sa into three parts. The first volume to encompass various early issues, Arabian geography, the division of Arabian tribes at the time of the call to prophethood, and their religious, social and political state of affairs. Also, the history of the Ka‘bah and Makkah; the history of the Quraish; the condition of the tribe of the Holy Prophet sa , his birth and life history until prophethood; his claim to prophethood, the preaching of Islām, and life after prophethood up to migration. This is the volume which after appropriate adjustments, and amendments, is now being presented to Readers. The second volume, which is currently being written, shall comprise the life of the Holy Prophet sa in Madīnah and the Islāmic history of that era. The third volume (God-willing) shall relate to the disposition of the 1 In the name of Allāh, the Gracious, the Merciful (Publishers) 2 We praise Allāh and invoke blessings upon His Noble Messenger (Publishers)