--- product_id: 9666551 title: "Muhammad (Past Masters)" price: "MX$973" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9666551-muhammad-past-masters store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Muhammad (Past Masters) **Price:** MX$973 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Muhammad (Past Masters) - **How much does it cost?** MX$973 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9666551-muhammad-past-masters) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Muhammad (Past Masters) [Cook, Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Muhammad (Past Masters) Review: A telling study of Muhammad - Michael Cook's brief biography of Muhammad meets all the criteria of a fine, insightful analysis, worthy of repeated readings. I had first come across it in a graduate school seminar on "Muhammad and the origins of Islam" back in 1989, and I was immediately struck by its conciseness, its getting down to basics in narrating the life and historical fact of Muhammad. More, Cook adds on chapters putting Muhammad in historical and religious perspective of Middle Eastern monotheism, which cover the monotheist understanding of the universe, law, politics and history.Throughout, Cook's narrative and analysis makes splendid reading, and one gains significant insight by repeated re-readings. I would recommend this short book to anyone wishing to get a first orientation to Muhammad, Islam, and the Qu'ran. Review: The best short book on this subject that I have seen - I have been a serious student of the history of western religions for 5 or 6 years, with emphasis on the beginnings and early years of Christianity in the context of the cultures, philosophies and religions of the time (Jewish, Greek, Roman, Persian etc.), and the subsequent development of the 6th-7th century world in which Islam arose and flourished. I have accumulated a sizable reference collection and thought I hadn't missed very much. But I just ran across Michael Cook's 'Muhammad', and it is the book I would recommend that any interested beginner read for a short account of Muhammed and the origins of Islam. Only 89 pages, it is especially good on the relationships between Islam and its Arabian cultural roots, and between Islam and Judaism & Christianity. The writing style is so clear and effective that it took my breath away more than once. Other reviewers here criticize it as an apology for Islam, as speculating things that are in dispute, and as not being the best source on this subject. The first says less about this book or about Islam than it does about the reviewer. The second is true but trivial - Cook is clear that he is speculating when he does and it is a strength of this book that he is willing to. From my extensive reading, there is nothing in his speculations that is unreasonable. On the third, there are other good introductory books such as Karen Armstrong's 'History of God' and 'Islam', but this is the best well-written short treatment I have seen. Cook wrote a short, clear book in part by leaving out all the "maybes" and "so-and-so doesn't agree with this theory" verbiage. If you want a longer, every question & detail covered, a struggle to get through, reference-style treatment, well, they're out there. That's not what this is. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,744,736 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #519 in Muhammed in Islam #2,654 in Religious Philosophy (Books) #7,907 in Christian Church History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (43) | | Dimensions | 0.25 x 5.25 x 7.75 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0192876058 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0192876058 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 112 pages | | Publication date | January 26, 1983 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![Muhammad (Past Masters) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dAaOUKXEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A telling study of Muhammad *by M***R on March 11, 2015* Michael Cook's brief biography of Muhammad meets all the criteria of a fine, insightful analysis, worthy of repeated readings. I had first come across it in a graduate school seminar on "Muhammad and the origins of Islam" back in 1989, and I was immediately struck by its conciseness, its getting down to basics in narrating the life and historical fact of Muhammad. More, Cook adds on chapters putting Muhammad in historical and religious perspective of Middle Eastern monotheism, which cover the monotheist understanding of the universe, law, politics and history.Throughout, Cook's narrative and analysis makes splendid reading, and one gains significant insight by repeated re-readings. I would recommend this short book to anyone wishing to get a first orientation to Muhammad, Islam, and the Qu'ran. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best short book on this subject that I have seen *by R***N on September 1, 2003* I have been a serious student of the history of western religions for 5 or 6 years, with emphasis on the beginnings and early years of Christianity in the context of the cultures, philosophies and religions of the time (Jewish, Greek, Roman, Persian etc.), and the subsequent development of the 6th-7th century world in which Islam arose and flourished. I have accumulated a sizable reference collection and thought I hadn't missed very much. But I just ran across Michael Cook's 'Muhammad', and it is the book I would recommend that any interested beginner read for a short account of Muhammed and the origins of Islam. Only 89 pages, it is especially good on the relationships between Islam and its Arabian cultural roots, and between Islam and Judaism & Christianity. The writing style is so clear and effective that it took my breath away more than once. Other reviewers here criticize it as an apology for Islam, as speculating things that are in dispute, and as not being the best source on this subject. The first says less about this book or about Islam than it does about the reviewer. The second is true but trivial - Cook is clear that he is speculating when he does and it is a strength of this book that he is willing to. From my extensive reading, there is nothing in his speculations that is unreasonable. On the third, there are other good introductory books such as Karen Armstrong's 'History of God' and 'Islam', but this is the best well-written short treatment I have seen. Cook wrote a short, clear book in part by leaving out all the "maybes" and "so-and-so doesn't agree with this theory" verbiage. If you want a longer, every question & detail covered, a struggle to get through, reference-style treatment, well, they're out there. That's not what this is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very informative *by A***O on July 26, 2025* A good read very informative and smashes the myths about Mohammad I think everyone should read it. Careful not to become islamophobic --- ## 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.mx/products/9666551-muhammad-past-masters](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9666551-muhammad-past-masters) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*