Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) built a movement in Mecca and transformed this movement he had constructed into a state in Medina. While operating under the difficult conditions and limited means in Mecca, he always focused on long-term goals and displayed a strategic approach. In an environment where his enemies were strong, he achieved great success by developing an effective communication strategy, placing the right people in the right roles, and utilizing his resources in the most efficient way. This book analyzes in detail the strategic thinking skills of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the planning and organizational processes necessary for building a successful movement.

“The Prophet died on June 8, 632, after a short illness. He had achieved great things in his life. He had brought to the pagan tribes of Western Arabia a new religion that, thanks to its belief in one God and its moral principles, stood at a level incomparably higher than the paganism it replaced. He equipped this religion with a revealed book. This book would become the guide for the thoughts and behaviors of millions of believers in the centuries to come. But he had done even more than that. He had founded a well-organized and armed community and state. A community and state that, by virtue of its power and prestige, had become the dominant element in Arabia.” Bernard Lewis

“Muhammad’s talents have been admired in our eyes. But his success perhaps draws our admiration even more.” Edward Gibbon

“As one studies the life of Muhammad and the early period of Islam, one's admiration for the greatness of his success continues to grow.” Montgomery Watt