--- product_id: 16840132 title: "Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman (Galaxy Books)" price: "£20.67" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16840132-muhammad-prophet-and-statesman-galaxy-books store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman (Galaxy Books) **Price:** £20.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman (Galaxy Books) - **How much does it cost?** £20.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16840132-muhammad-prophet-and-statesman-galaxy-books) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions. Review: A nicely balanced book about Mohammed - A nicely balanced book about Mohammed, neither hagiography nor hatchet job. I don't agree with his claim that Mohammed waged an aggressive war against Mecca (this is not a problem for Watt, because being British, he thinks it is fully appropriate for a country to create an empire to spread its superior culture). However, Tariq Ramadan and other sources argue that mohammed's raids against Meccan caravans were restitution against Meccans who had stolen Muslim property when the Muslims were chased out of Mecca. We'll never know for sure, but that seems the most plausible motive to me. This book portrays Mohammed not as the " perfect man" but as the subtitle says a "prophet and statesman". An important and thoughtful perspective on one of history's greatest and most controversial figures. Review: A great deal of what is written about Muhammad - A great deal of what is written about Muhammad, if not most of it, is distorted and one-sided. Islam bashers and jihadists alike depict him as a violent person and the Quran as sanctioning violence. Meanwhile, Islamophiles like Karen Armstrong and Michael Sells, providing a necessary corrective perhaps, focus overwhelmingly on the non-violent aspects of Muhammad's life and teaching. The real man was no doubt more complex than either of these pictures and this book is an authoritative and highly readable biography by an eminent Islam scholar that captures this complexity. It is a scholarly book but also a page turner and as absorbing as a novel. I recommend it most highly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,582,873 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #146 in Islam (Books) #357 in Muhammed in Islam #6,127 in Religious Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews | ## Images ![Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman (Galaxy Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r-nTaOpKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nicely balanced book about Mohammed *by T***L on April 26, 2016* A nicely balanced book about Mohammed, neither hagiography nor hatchet job. I don't agree with his claim that Mohammed waged an aggressive war against Mecca (this is not a problem for Watt, because being British, he thinks it is fully appropriate for a country to create an empire to spread its superior culture). However, Tariq Ramadan and other sources argue that mohammed's raids against Meccan caravans were restitution against Meccans who had stolen Muslim property when the Muslims were chased out of Mecca. We'll never know for sure, but that seems the most plausible motive to me. This book portrays Mohammed not as the " perfect man" but as the subtitle says a "prophet and statesman". An important and thoughtful perspective on one of history's greatest and most controversial figures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great deal of what is written about Muhammad *by B***. on October 18, 2015* A great deal of what is written about Muhammad, if not most of it, is distorted and one-sided. Islam bashers and jihadists alike depict him as a violent person and the Quran as sanctioning violence. Meanwhile, Islamophiles like Karen Armstrong and Michael Sells, providing a necessary corrective perhaps, focus overwhelmingly on the non-violent aspects of Muhammad's life and teaching. The real man was no doubt more complex than either of these pictures and this book is an authoritative and highly readable biography by an eminent Islam scholar that captures this complexity. It is a scholarly book but also a page turner and as absorbing as a novel. I recommend it most highly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful and concise *by B***T on September 21, 2019* Good short read to give you an understanding on Islam and the life of Muhammad. Author gives a neutral perspective - doesn't romanticize any of Muhammad's actions, but also calls out what he says are traditional western biases. Overall it gave me an understanding of Muhammed as an incredible leader / thinker of his time, but probably not a messenger of God. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16840132-muhammad-prophet-and-statesman-galaxy-books](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16840132-muhammad-prophet-and-statesman-galaxy-books) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*