Muhammad Nabi Cinta, a book describing the figure of Muhammad, had been controversial enough discussion because it was written by a famous Christian, Dr Craig Consigne. As a sociology, Craig was very interested in studying pluralism, American Muslims, the relations between Christianity and Islam, and of course, Muhammad’s life. This book was the manifestation result of his love for Muhammad.
The figure of Muhammad was to a prophet who had been delegated by God and had disseminated love for all creatures. As a result, his existence became a mercy to the universe. Previously, as a teenager, Craig thought that Islam was Bin Laden, Al-Qaeda, and the violence as the media described it. But, after he had studied in one of the most renowned universities in America—American University—and met with Prof. Akbar Akhmed, his perception about Islam changed totally.
He started falling in love and learning about Muhammad’s struggle deeply. This book will find some of his exciting descriptions of Muhammad’s affection, especially when Muhammad faced the assorted character people in Makkah. For example, in the middle of Jahiliah society, Muhammad was an anti-racism model for the years. So it can be seen when Bilal ibn Rabah got the indignity from Abu Dzar Al-Ghifary. “a son of a black woman”. Said Abu Dzar.
Heard about it, Muhammad reprimanded Abu Dzar directly. “you were the person who was still Jahiliah character in yourself”. His statement augured that the ignorance of Abu Dzar based on the Jahiliah situation in the “pre-Islam” era, a term in Arabic meaning “ the darkness without the guide of God”. This period happened in the history of Arabs, before Muhammad, marked with savageness and lawlessness.