Muhammad's Body

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Focusing on the representations of the Prophet Muhammad's body in early Muslim literature, this book explores how these depictions shaped concepts of prophetic masculinity and authority. Through an analysis of Sunni hadith and sira from the eighth to eleventh centuries CE, Michael Muhammad Knight delves into the interplay between embodiment and materiality, revealing how early Muslims' imaginations of Muhammad influenced their understanding of his significance and role within the community.