Getting to Know Muhammad: a Rhyming Verse Novel by: Walead Quhill

Getting to Know Muhammad ﷺ is a fun, fast-paced verse novel with a poetic style that rhymes, aimed at teenagers and young adults. It’s about the life and struggles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ written in a style that captures and engages the young reader, connecting them to the Prophet ﷺ on a personal and human level. It’s also a great book for parents to read to younger children!

What makes Getting to Know Muhammad ﷺ unique?

• It’s written in a poetic rhyming style which engages the young reader.
• It focuses on the emotional parts of the Sīrah, particularly the struggles that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ went through, allowing the reader to develop a connection with the Prophet ﷺ.
• Its distinctive poetic rhyming style provides a hook for the young reader and makes it approachable to reluctant readers.
• It contains lessons for the youth on how to deal with life’s problems, all wrapped around the narrative of the struggles faced by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• The fun and playful layout of the text on the page keeps things fresh and dynamic.
• Parents can also read this book to younger children due to its rhyming style, with many talking points throughout.