The author, Osman Nuri Topbaş currently lives in Istanbul. He has received both a traditional and a modern education. He has written many books covering different aspects of Islam as a religion and as a civilization. One recurring subject in his writing bears on demonstrating the importance of mercy, of love and of care in our social relations as the very fabric of an authentic Islamic way of life. This book, which was written in a climate of love for the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, reflects his mercy, the most distinguished characteristics of the Prophet's way of life and morality. It intends to guide people to kindness and refinement of heart, and thus aims to help them gain happiness in this world and the Hereafter.
The information presented in this book has been collected from the most reliable and earliest possible scholarly sources which are thoroughly cited in footnotes. The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad have been chosen only from authentic collections of hadith. For those who desire to obtain further information the Arabic sources have been provided.