In the Footsteps of the Prophet
by Tariq Ramadan
I always enjoy learning about topics that I don’t know as
much as I should, so reading In the Footsteps
of the Prophet by Tariq Ramadan was exceedingly helpful. As NYU has experienced an increase in its
Muslim student population, I have had the opportunity to engage with more RAs
who are members of the Muslim faith tradition.
This book allowed me to learn the life story of the religious leader,
the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad received
the last revealed book, the Quran, which shares the position of the faith
leader. He is believed to be the chosen
one to reveal the message from God.
Muhammad reveals the path of spirituality by “transcending the respect
and love for God in the worship and love they must offer to ask of the One who
begets not and is not begotten”. The
book presents Muhammad’s life from beginning to end and shares the five pillars
of Islam: Faith; Prayer; Charity; Fasting; and pilgrimage to Mecca. A must-read for anyone curious about the
origins and faith tradition of the Muslim religion. The book helped me tremendously in
understanding the historical context and many of the rituals I witness our
students practicing. We have a vibrant
community on our campus, and, as Western society is confused by the teachings
of the religion, I say this is a ‘go-to’ teaching guide to refer to in your
introduction to the faith.
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