This volume, "Apostle of God," is part of the Islamic Reference Series edited by Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali.
The book emphasizes that the character and sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are a major source for the study of Islam, with the Qur'an presenting him as a perfect role model. The Prophet was responsible for explaining the Qur'an, purifying people, and teaching wisdom, and Muslims are instructed to follow his every aspect of character, words, and deeds.
This volume contains papers that discuss various aspects of the Prophet Muhammad's life, character, and teachings. Key papers include:
* "A Glimpse of the Character Traits of the Prophet Muhammad" by Ayatollah Sayyid Abu'l-Fadl Mujtahid Zanjani, reviewing the Prophet's life and conduct.
* "The Prophet Muhammad as portrayed in Nahj al-Balaghah" by Mohammad Javad Shomali, illustrating the Prophet's image based on the words of Imam Ali b. Abi Talib.
* "The Prophet Muhammad from the Shi'a Perspective" by Dr. Muhammad Legenhausen, giving an account of the Prophet based on the Quran, hadiths, Shi'a kalam, Islamic philosophy, and 'irfan.
* "Subjects of Love According to the Prophet Muhammad" by Dr. Abbas Ali Shameli, studying a hadith about things made lovable to the Prophet.
* "Pearls of Wisdom: A Selection of Hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad" by Husayn Naghavi, featuring fifty hadiths related to various aspects of human life.
