Allah Almighty has elevated the remembrance of the Noble Prophet ﷺ throughout the entire universe—both in the earthly and celestial realms—such that every seeing eye and every listening ear continues to witness and hear it. One manifestation of this exaltation is that an unparalleled amount has been written about his blessed personality. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, no individual in history has been written about as extensively, and in as many languages, as Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Dr. Shaista Jabeen has been blessed with the honor of examining, within Urdu Seerah literature, a particular category of works devoted to the Khasa’is (unique distinctions) of the Prophet ﷺ. This book is not only a great treasure within Urdu Seerah studies but also a gateway to an even greater wealth: an introduction to the vast body of writings on the special characteristics of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It allows readers to appreciate how scholars of Seerah have immortalized every aspect of the Prophet’s ﷺ blessed life through their pens.
This work was originally written as a doctoral dissertation, and due to its thematic and academic importance, it undoubtedly deserves to be studied. Its structure, subject divisions, and contents reflect rigorous research and analytical depth. The author has presented the discussions on the Khasa’is al-Mustafa ﷺ in Urdu Seerah literature with a scholarly and critical approach, enriching the field with both information and analysis