Discuss humanity of the Prophet based on his interactions with various segments of society by

drawing attention to his stance of anti-racism.

Shantel Shandil

Student Number: 11792535

Charles Sturt University

ISL181 – Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)

Suleyman Sertkaya

Date: 13th August 2023

 Assessment 2: Annotated Bibliography
This assessment requires you to search for and locate 10 sources relevant to one of the essay
questions and explain how each source can assist in writing the essay.

You are required to fill in this template by 13 August and submit the document via EASTS.
Annotated Bibliography must be submitted in Word format (not PDF) to be soft copy marked.

Essay Question
Discuss humanity of the Prophet based on his

interactions with various segments of society by

Write the question you have chosen to research in
the box to the right. drawing attention to his stance of anti-racism.

Sources
The sample below demonstrates how to complete this assessment. The sample is NOT related to your
essay question.
Do not include in your sources list:
- the Qur’an
- individual hadith narrations in your sources.
You may use sources that contain hadith narrations and Qur’anic verses.

Why is this source

relevant to your
essay?
Source
How will this source
(List using Chicago style referencing)
contribute to your
essay?
(2 or 3 sentences)

Sample: Sample Relevance:

Haylamaz, Resit.The Sultan of Pages 272-282 will be

Hearts.New Jersey: Tughra Books, 2013. used to discuss the
wisdom of the Year of
Sadness in developing
the character of Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh). It
will be used to outline
how the passing of Abu
Talib and Khadijah, as
well as the persecution
 suffered by Muslims
led to Muslims leaving
Mecca.

3 Journal Articles

This article will be used

to display how the
concept of unity has a
strong basis in Islam. It
will explore the
teachings of Prophet
Muhammad to support
1. Said, Abdul Aziz. 1979. “Precept and Practice of Human Rights in the argument that Islam
Islam.” Universal Human Rights 1 (1): 63–79. doi:10.2307/761831.  promotes unity among
all people, regardless of
their background or
beliefs. Specifically,
page 66 will be
referenced to examine
how Islam emphasizes
unity, and page 67 will
highlight the Prophet
Muhammad's stance on
justice and its
implementation.

This article will be used

2. Qadri, Muhammad Ahmed, Suwaibah Qadri, and Lubna Asan. 2016. to explore the teachings
"The Administration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Its Impact on of Prophet Muhammad
the Contemporary States." Journal of Philosophy, Culture, and Religion on justice, equality,
17, no. 1 (2016): 1-10. peace, and respect for
humanity, which are
essential in
understanding his anti-
racism stance. It also
discusses the principles
of social equality,
economic equality, and
individual rights that
were present in the
society of Madinah
during the time of the
Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH). For example,
it mentions the
promotion of meetings
 and socio-political
party making based on
the propagation of
Islamic teachings,
which demonstrates the
importance of inclusive
participation and
representation in
decision-making
processes.

This article argues that

Islam condemns racism
and promotes equality,
and it provides
evidence from the
Qur'an and Prophetic
3. Sulistiyo, Imam. "Islam and Racism: An Islamic Perspective." Addin: hadith to support this
Journal of Islamic Studies 13, no. 1 (2019): 1-14. claim. This information
https://journal.iainkudus.ac.id/index.php/Addin/article/download/8122/pdf will be used to show
that Islam is a religion
that values equality and
rejects discrimination
based on race, therefore
it will be useful to my
essay.

3 Books

1. Considine, Craig. The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian This book will be

View. Clifton: Blue Dome Press, 2020. useful for my essay, as
the author describes the
way the Prophet treated
Christians and speaks
about his stance on
anti-racism particularly
in chapter 3. Page 125
& 126 discusses the
Prophet's final sermon
and the important
things he said on that
day including how he
emphasized the sanctity
of life by saying,
'Whoever kills a person,
it is as if he has killed
all of humanity.' He
also forbade interest
 and said, 'Every loan
that involves usury is
void.' Additionally, he
taught that 'The best
among you are those
who are best to their
wives, which
showcases the Prophet's
teachings on gender
equality and the
importance of treating
women with kindness
and respect. It
demonstrates the
Prophet's emphasis on
building healthy and
harmonious
relationships within the
family unit.

This book, will be

useful for the essay, it
will be used to discuss
2. Zein, Ibrahim Mohamed, and Ahmed El-Wakil. The Covenants of the the Prophet's
Prophet Muḥammad: From Shared Historical Memory to Peaceful Co- commitment to
Existence. Taylor & Francis Group, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central, peaceful co-existence
http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csuau/detail.action?docID=7147840. and respect for human
(Accessed July 16, 2023). rights, as well as how
he treated other
religions and segments
of society.

3. Khan, Muhammad Mojlum. The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and This book will be used
Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History. Kube in my essay as chapter
Publishing Ltd, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central, 12 discusses Bilal Ibn
http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csuau/detail.action?docID=6785033. Rabah’s one of the
(Accessed July 17, 2023).. prophet’s companions
experience as a black
slave and how the
Prophet's message of
equality and anti-racism
challenged the societal
norms of the time, this
chapter explains how
Bilal faced oppression
and discrimination due
to his enslaved status,
but his unwavering
 faith and dedication to
Islam caught the
attention of the Prophet
Muhammad. The
Prophet recognized
Bilal's worth and
elevated him to a
position of trust and
honour, showcasing the
Prophet's message of
equality and breaking
societal norms.

2 Academic Works From Websites

This source is relevant

to my essay as it
introduces the angle of
exploring the
intersection of Islam
and anti-blackness,
which is a crucial
aspect of my essay,
providing valuable
1. Yasin, Dawood. "Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance insights into the topic.
Behind." Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. December 10, It helps shed light on
2019. https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-anti- the challenges faced by
blackness-leaving-ignorance-behind black Muslims and
emphasizes the
importance of
addressing and
combating racism
within the Muslim
community. Including
this perspective, it will
add depth and nuance
to the essay.

2. Umarji, Dr. Osman, and Dr. Husain Lateef. "Being Black and
Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being." This source on the
Yaqeen Institute, August 6, 2020. Accessed August 11, 2023. identity and well-being
https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/being-black-and-muslim-in- of Black Muslims in
america. America is highly
relevant to my topic
because it explores the
experiences of Black
Muslims within the
American Muslim
 community, shedding
light on their unique
intersectional identities
and the challenges they
face due to racialized
oppression. It also
highlights the historical
significance of Black
Muslims and their
contributions to the
ummah, emphasizing
the Prophet's special
relationships with
Black companions. This
research will provide
valuable insights into
the lived experiences of
Black Muslims and
contribute to a more
inclusive understanding
of the American
Muslim community.

2 Remaining Academic Sources from Any Category

1. Tahir, Roohi, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, and

Maryam Al-Dabbagh. "We Used to Have No Regard for Women: Gender This source is relevant
Equity & the Advent of Islam." Yaqeen Institute, July 17, 2019, updated to my essay as it
January 28, 2023, https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/we-used-to-have- highlights the positive
no-regard-for-women-gender-equity-the-advent-of-islam. impact of Islam on
women's rights, which
reflects the Prophet's
humanity and his
commitment to justice
for all segments of
society, including
women, it mentions that
the Prophet's female
companions expressed
empowerment and
gratitude for the
elevated status they
gained. This example
showcases how the
Prophet's interactions
with women
demonstrated his
commitment to equality
 and respect for all
segments of society.

This source is relevant

to my topic because it
provides an in-depth
analysis of the life and
teachings of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Specifically, the book
explores how the
Prophet emphasized
compassion and justice
as fundamental
2. Khan, Maulana Wahiduddin. Muhammad: A Prophet for All Humanity. principles in his
Translated by Prof. Farida Khanam. New Delhi: Goodword Books, 2006. message. By
referencing this source,
I can highlight the
Prophet's universal
message of treating all
of humanity with
kindness and fairness.
This further strengthens
my argument about the
Prophet's impact on
promoting inclusivity
and equality in society.