The Speeches & Table-Talk of the Prophet Mohammad

"The Speeches & Table-Talk of the Prophet Mohammad" by Prophet Muhammad is a historical compilation from the late 1800s presenting pivotal statements made by the Prophet, designed to share what he taught and what he thought. The book works to address false ideas about the Prophet and what he said, providing understandings into what kind of person he was and what he believed. The author starts by talking about why this compilation is needed and why it is important. Lane-Poole reviews the problems with older Quran translations, mentioning that a lot of readers might have opinions based on those versions. He stresses the need to understand the Prophet's teachings free from personal arguments or historical events that make it tricky to understand. The start of the collection gets ready for an investigation of the Prophet's life and the religious and social environment of his time, preparing readers for a closer study into the speeches that show his huge effect on religion and society.