--- product_id: 67820589 title: "Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires" brand: "juan cole" price: "VT16499" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/67820589-muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires **Brand:** juan cole **Price:** VT16499 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires by juan cole - **How much does it cost?** VT16499 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/67820589-muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires) ## Best For - juan cole enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted juan cole brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires ## Images ![Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FAMxC9kcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Comprehensive book and concise by a Historian and Middle east expert *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2019* This is an excellent book, Juan Cole as an Historian provides evidence consistently from the Quran that Muhammad was peaceful, and that all wars were waged in self-defence. More over he also proves that the Quran respects Jews and Christians.These are just two of the many examples Juan Cole gives which are right belowSurah The Cow verse 2:190 says “fight in the path of God those who enter into combat against you, but do not commit aggression. God does not love aggressors.”Surah The Cow Verse 2:62 Proclaims, Those who believed, and the Jews, ,and the Christians, and the Sabians, and whoever has believed in God and the Last Day and performed good works, they shall have their reward with their lord. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Different perspective on the Prophets life *by O***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2020* Interesting book. Very well researched perspectives...great read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Did Islam spread by the sword? *by I***D on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2019* In this book, Juan Cole, Professor of History at the University of Michigan and a renowned authority on the modern Middle East and South Asia, takes us on a journey through the early history of Islam. He raises the most controversial question of all, was Muhammad a belligerent prophet who forced Islam by the sword?Cole theorises that there was a form of unorthodox alliance between the early Muslims and Christian nations, not least the Roman Empire. This goes against the common historical notion that Islam was constantly at war with Rome. He concludes, also based on the Quran and Sunnah, that Islam was deeply sympathetic to the 'monotheistic' Christians in their struggle against the non-believers. This, consolidated by the Islamic/Quranic perspectives on Christ, facilitated the spread of Islam in the predominately Christian communities in places like the Levant and Egypt.Moving away from the traditional, Orientalist Western scholarship on Islam and Muhammad, the author argues that Islamic conquests in most part fell within the concept of defensive 'just war.' Muhammad and his followers, who suffered a tremendous amount of abuse in Arabia, were forced to fight not only for the message of God but also, if not primarily, for their very existence.According to Cole, Muhammad succeeded in creating rich and harmonious multi-cultural societies outside Arabia. This in itself both followed and contradicted the trajectory of history at the time. Driven by the power of faith and also because of the socio-economic necessities of a growing nation (later, empire), the spread of Islam was inevitable. Contradicting the nature and ‘historical logic’ of most of the existing empires at the time, Islam - as a conquering power - maintained, enriched, and was itself influenced by the local cultures in the conquered nations. This led to the creation of a multi-cultural society, if not large identity.This book can be described as a sober academic endeavour and certainly adds to the mountain of literature on, for, or against Islam. Highly recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires - Faces of Muhammad: Western Perceptions of the Prophet of Islam from the Middle Ages to Today --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/67820589-muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/67820589-muhammad-prophet-of-peace-amid-the-clash-of-empires) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*