To understand the weight of this book, it is essential to know its author. Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is a Pakistani-Canadian Islamic scholar, former professor of international constitutional law at the University of the Punjab, and the founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI). He is a prolific author, having penned over 1,000 books in Urdu, English, and Arabic on a vast range of topics including Tafsir, Hadith, law, philosophy, and spirituality. He has also delivered over 6,000 lectures and has been listed in The 500 Most Influential Muslims since its first edition. His work is characterized by a deep commitment to moderate Islamic thought, peace, and interfaith understanding.
Scholars highlight that the house of Abu Talib served as the initial sanctuary where the Prophet ﷺ openly practiced and nurtured early Muslims.