When The Moon Split

When the Moon Split | A Biography of Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ
By Shaykh Ṣafī al-Raḥmān al-Mubārakpūrī

From the author of the award-winning The Sealed Nectar, When the Moon Split is a compelling and accessible biography of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ — presenting the events of his life with clarity, precision, and depth. The book covers the full arc of the prophetic sīrah, from the pre-Islamic Arabian context and the Prophet's blessed lineage, through the years of daʿwah in Makkah, the emigration to Madīnah, the major battles and expeditions, and the final years of his life.

Written with clarity and structured for easy reading, this book includes contextual explanations of Quranic revelations, insights into the moral and ethical teachings of Islam, chapter-end reflection questions, and full-color illustrations, photographs, maps, and timelines throughout. An ideal sīrah book for students, families, and anyone seeking a clear and authentic account of the life of the Prophet ﷺ — praised as a more accessible companion to The Sealed Nectar.

Book Details

• Author: Shaykh Ṣafī al-Raḥmān al-Mubārakpūrī
• Publisher: Dār us-Salām
• Language: English
• Volumes: 1
• Pages: 423
• Binding: Hardcover (Full Color)
• Weight: 1.0 kg