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The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History is a 2008 book written by Muhammad Mojlum Khan listing the biographies of the 100 most influential Muslims in history.
Overview
The Muslim 100 is an attempt to explore Islamic history through the lives, thoughts and achievements of a selection of most influential Muslims. The book is an anthology of biographies of one hundred influential Muslim personalities whom the author has selected according to their influence on Muslims throughout the 15 centuries of Islam.[1]
Influence is based on their contributions and achievements, was therefore the main criterion for selection and inclusion in the book. Khan measured the influence of a person by examining their lives and thoughts, and then assessed the nature of their contribution by evaluating what they actually did and what was so special or extraordinary about their deeds, actions and accomplishments. In so doing, he claims to be able to determine whether their contributions and achievements had made them national, regional or international figures,[1] and that he could evaluate the intellectual, social, political, economic or cultural importance, value and impact of their contributions and achievements over time. By exploring the ideas, thoughts and achievements of the lives of 100 most influential Muslim rulers and conquerors, religious scholars and philosophers, writers and literary figures, scientists and explorers, military generals and freedom fighters, reformers and educationalists, this book goes through Islamic thought, history, culture and civilization.
Bold in its assertions, encyclopaedic in its scope and monumentally effective in its approach, this book will inform, inspire and stimulate its reader, and also generate much discussion and debate both in the Muslim world and the West.
Content
The author’s selection is representative of all periods from the advent of Islam to modern times, who belong to a vast area and whose contributions have covered all fields of human knowledge.[1]
The 100 most influential Muslims include 20 personalities from modern times.
The book is ended by a chronological list of the main events in Islamic history, a select bibliography and two indices one of names and places and the other of ideas and concepts. It is easy to read and the author avoided using technical language or unnecessary jargon words. The Muslim 100 is aimed primarily at students and lay readers.[1]
Top 10
| Rank | Name | Nickname | Time Frame | Occupation | Tribe | Influence |
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| 1 | Muhammad | ce. 570–632 | Secular and religious leader, shepherd and merchant | Quraysh
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Muhammad founded revealed to him and he established his Sunnah (teachings and practices). He was active as a social reformer, diplomat, philosopher, orator, legislator, military leader , humanitarian and philanthropist.
In trying to his death .
He turned last messenger .
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| 2 | Umar ibn al-Khattab | Al-Faruq (The Differentiator of Right and Wrong) | ce. 581–644 | Market trader, Islamic jurist, democratic ruler | Banu Adi of Quraysh | Umar was the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He was appointed by Abu Bakr as the second .
Egypt, and significant parts of Persia and the Byzantine Empire .
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| 3 | Ali ibn Abu Talib | Asadullah (Lion of God) | ce. 573–634 | Warrior/fighter/athlete, legal jurist/judge, consult and orator | Banu Hashim of Quraysh | Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He contributed to the development of Islam and is considered to be the pioneer of Tassawuf (Islamic mysticism).
He was appointed the fourth Caliph of Islam by the As Caliph (656–661) he worked with different groups to maintain Islamic unity and solidarity, and avoided wars in the Islamic state.
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| 4 | Abu Bakr al-Siddiq | Al-Siddiq (The Truthful One) | ce. 573–634 | Merchant, philanthropist, leader, statesman and spiritual guide | Banu Taym of Quraysh | Abu Bakr was a close friend and father-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He used his wealth and properties for the cause of Islam. He led the first Hajj on behalf of the Prophet and he was the only person authorised to lead prayers while the Prophet was still alive.
He suceeded the Prophet and became the first Caliph of Islam (632–634). He ruled with a democratic administration with a stance against political rebellion and social unrest. He compiled the Qur'an in the form of one book. Leading Sufi tariqas such as Naqshbandi trace their spiritual affiliation back the the Prophet through him. |
| 5 | Uthman ibn Affan
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Dhun-Nurain (Man With Two Lights) | ce. 576–656 | Cloth merchant, philanthropist and scribe | Banu Umayyah of Quraysh
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Uthman was twice the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad. He spent money for the cause of Islam.
his assassination .
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| 6 | Aishah bint Abu Bakr | Ummul Mu'minin (Mother of the Believers) | ce. 555–610 | Expert in Shariah (Islamic law), teacher and public-speaker
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Banu Taym of Quraysh | Aishah was the second, the youngest and only maiden of Prophet Muhammad’s wives , and regarded as his favorite wife.
She contributed to the development of Islamic thought and culture especially in relation to the Prophet’s personal and private life. She was an expert in Fiqh (Jurispudence), Tafsir (Qur'anic scholarship) and Hadith (prophetic tradition). She memorised over 2,000 ahadith of the Prophet and taught males and females. |
| 7 | Khadija bint Khuwaylid | Khadija al-Kubra (Khadija the Great) | ce. 50–121 | Businesswoman | Banu Quraysh | Khadija was Prophet Muḥammad’s first wife, and the only wife who bore him children, they were married for 25 years until her death.
She was the first person to embrace Islam , the Prophet’s greatest support and foremost benefactor. She spent her wealth and dedicated her energy for the cause of Islam. Her reputation, status in Mecca coupled with her commercial influence meant the Makkan oligarchy did not compromise the safety and security of the Prophet.
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| 8 | Khalid ibn al-Walid | Saifullah (Sword of God) | ce. 584–642 | Soldier, military commander and general, war strategist and military tactician | Banu Makhzum of Quraysh | Khalid was a Sahabi (companion of Prophet Muhammad). He helped humble two of histories greatest empires.
He led 3,000 Muslim to victory over 50,000 the ), who caused mischief in Arabia. |
| 9 | Hussein ibn Ali
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Sayyid ush-Shuhada (Chief of the Martyrs) | ce. 625–680 | Soldier | Banu Hashim of Quraysh | Hussein was Prophet Muḥammad’s second grandson through Fatimah . He participated in many battles of Islam.
He disagreed with Day of Ashura, which is a day of mourning for Shia Muslims.
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| 10 | Abu Hurairah
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Abu Hurairah (Father of Kittens) | ce. 601–679 | Labourer, student of knowledge, teacher and governor | Banu Daws of Southern Arabia | Abu Hurairah was a Sahabi (companion of Prophet Muhammad). He devoted and dedicated to preserving Hadith.
With an enquiring mind he learned, mastered and memorised Islamic teachings, Islamic practises, the Prophet’s sayings and Prophet’s deeds under the guidance of the Prophet. According to historian and traditionist Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali ibn Abu'l-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi, Abu Hurairah narrated 5,374 ahadith in total.
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Critical reception
“It is rare to see a publication which includes personalities from both Shia and Sunni schools of thought and which is so much needed in today's turbulent world. This book, I believe will...enrich our understanding of not only the historical but the contemporary history of the Muslim.” — Ahmed J. Versi, chief editor of The Muslim News.[2][3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Book Review - One hundred influential Muslim personalities". The Muslim News. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Amazon.co.uk. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- Amazon.com. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History". Goodreads. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
External links
- The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History on Google Books
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