Book description
Okay, so I just finished listening to Mohamad Jebara's Muhammad, the World-Changer: An Intimate Portrait as an audiobook, and wow-this is different. Like, really different from the usual biographies I've heard about religious figures. Jebara, who's this incredible scholar and Imam himself, doesn't just give you a dry history lesson. He tells Muhammad's story like he's sitting right there with you, sharing it over coffee. And honestly? The audiobook format makes it feel even more personal. You can hear the warmth in his voice as he talks about Muhammad's childhood, his struggles, and how he just... kept going.
What blew me away is how human it makes him feel. This isn't some distant, perfect figure-it's a guy who was an orphan, nearly enslaved, who had to fight for his voice in a tough society. Jebara digs into details most of us wouldn't know, like the women who shaped him (his mom, his wife Khadijah, even a freed slave he met as a kid!), and how he was an entrepreneur, a father, a peacemaker-way before those words were buzzwords. The reviews call it "a joyous read" and "thought-provoking," and I get why. It's not preachy; it's just... real. Like you're listening to a friend who's finally told you the whole, amazing story you'd been curious about.
And the best part? It's accessible. Seriously. If you've ever felt like religious biographies are either too academic or too simplified, this is the sweet spot. Jebara's got that perfect balance-deeply researched, but you wouldn't know it because it flows like a novel. I kept thinking, "Wait, I knew that part? No, I didn't!" It's got that "fresh telling" energy the Washington Post mentioned. Plus, hearing it read aloud? The way he describes Muhammad's moments of doubt, his quiet strength, his way with people-it just lands harder. You don't just learn about him; you feel why he mattered.
The endorsements from people like Reza Aslan and Azar Nafisi? Yeah, they're spot-on. It's not just for Muslims or scholars-it's for anyone who wants to understand a guy who actually changed the world, not just by being a prophet, but by being human. The way Jebara ties Muhammad's vision to how we live today? Mind-blowing. It's not about the past; it's about how we can all be "world-changers" too, starting with small, kind, bold steps.
So yeah, if you're looking for something that's both deeply respectful and refreshingly human-something that makes history feel urgent and personal-I can't recommend this audiobook enough. It's the kind of book that stays with you long after the last chapter. And honestly? After listening, I've already told two friends to try it. It's not just good; it's exactly what we need right now.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience