War and Peace in the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

Aims to prove that peace and peaceful coexistence with people of other faiths is the rule and custom in Islamic shariah and Islamic way of life, allaying the misperception that Islam is inextricably linked with violenceUsing examples from the Prophet's life it clearly shows that Islam resorts to war only when it is compelled to defend itself against outside aggression.seeks to bring into sharper focus the relevance of the Prophet’s exemplary life in our timesAll the major battles in the early history of Islam are studied in the wider context of Islamic teachings on war and peace.