JOEL HAYWARD The Leadership of Muhammad: A Historical Reconstruction Adab Particular use was made of

Particular use was made of of Fakhr al-Din Razi's Mafatih al-Ghayb

1 The House of God

It aims to provide resources from the Holy Qur'an

Athar as-Sunan: Traditions of the Sunnah

what did pre-modern writers mean by it

JOEL HAYWARD The Leadership of Muhammad: A Historical Reconstruction Adab Particular use was made ofGiven Prophet Muhammads immense impact on history, there are surprisingly few books that specifically analyse his leadership. The few that exist maintain that Muhammad was a wonderful leader because he was a wonderful man; that is, he succeeded in his mission because of his superior morality and personal qualities. Although it is widely agreed that Muhammad was a moral and decent man, this explanation seems incomplete and almost inadequate. Joel