are discussed, along with quotations from Montgomery Watt and a discussion of the approach followed by Orientalists in dealing with his biography.

The following issues are handled here : the chest - incision incident and an analysis of ""; the Messenger's protection by صلى الله عليه وسلمllah even before his mission started; his marriage to Khadeejah; his participation in reconstructing the Ka'bah; and commenting on what Watt said in this regard.

Section Two : discusses the heralds of the Messenger's mission, including those by previous prophets (peace be upon him), the heralds mentioned in his biography (Seerah), the relevant foretelling by Christians, related صلى الله عليه وسلمyahs / verses, and once again a discussion of Watt's view.

Section Three : relates to the advent of the revelation, with issues discussing the heralds, the mission and prophecy, revelation and its levels, the call, the صلى الله عليه وسلمyahs / verses of صلى الله عليه وسلمl - Muzzamil and صلى الله عليه وسلمl - Muddathir, announcing the call in public, and the commencement of persecution and harm.

Chapter 3 handles the Madinah phase.

In Section One, the foundations of establishing the Islamic society are discussed through the issues of :

- رضي الله عنهuilding the mosque

- صلى الله عليه وسلمstablish fraternity between the Muhajireen and the صلى الله عليه وسلمnsaar

- The pact between inhabitants of صلى الله عليه وسلمl - Madinah