The Sealed Nectar (Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum) – Deluxe Full Colour Edition 17x24

The Sealed Nectar (Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum, الرحيق المختوم) by Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri is the award-winning biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and this is Darussalam's Deluxe Full Colour Edition in English: a 17x24 cm hardcover of about 655 pages, printed in full colour and illustrated with photographs of Makkah, Madinah and the places where the events of the Seerah took place. It costs 90 AED and is dispatched from Sharjah, with free UAE delivery on orders over 300 AED.

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Book Details

Title: The Sealed Nectar (Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum) – Biography of the Noble Prophet ﷺ, Deluxe Edition

Author: Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri

Publisher: Darussalam

Language: English

Pages: About 655

Size: 17x24 cm

Binding: Hardcover

Printing: Full colour, with photographs

ISBN: 9786035001106

Why The Sealed Nectar Is the Seerah Most People Start With

Many books on the life of the Prophet ﷺ are either very short or very long. The Sealed Nectar sits in between. It is detailed enough to cover each major event properly, yet clear enough to read from cover to cover. Shaykh Al-Mubarakpuri tells the story in order and stays close to the classical sources, so the reader learns the events as the early biographers recorded them rather than through a modern retelling.

The book was written for a worldwide Seerah competition organised by the Muslim World League in the late 1970s and won first prize. It has since been translated into many languages and is widely chosen by families, schools and study circles as a first Seerah book.

What the Book Covers

The chapters follow the Prophet's ﷺ life in order. The book begins with Arabia before Islam: its tribes, rulers and religions, so the reader understands the world he was born into. It then covers his family line, birth, childhood and early life in Makkah, the first revelation, and the years of calling people to Islam, including the persecution of the early Muslims and the migration to Abyssinia.

The middle of the book tells the story of the Hijrah to Madinah and the building of the first Muslim community. It then follows the battles and treaties of the Madinan years: Badr, Uhud, the Trench, Hudaybiyah, Khaybar, the Conquest of Makkah, Hunayn and Tabuk. The final chapters describe the Farewell Hajj and the Prophet's ﷺ last illness and death, and close with his household and his noble character, so the book ends with the man himself and not only with events.

What the Full Colour Deluxe Edition Adds

This edition is designed to help you see where the story happened. The text is printed in colour, and full-page photographs of places connected with the Seerah, such as the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, sit beside the chapters they illustrate. For readers who have been to Makkah and Madinah for Umrah or Hajj, the pictures make it much easier to connect what they read with the places they have seen. The larger 17x24 cm page also makes it comfortable to read at a desk or to share with the family.

Deluxe Edition or Standard Edition?

Darussalam UAE stocks the same book in two formats, so you can choose the one that suits you. This Deluxe Full Colour Edition (90 AED) is the best choice for a family library, a gift or anyone who wants the photographs. The Standard Edition (55 AED) gives you the same text for everyday reading and study.

About Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri

Shaykh Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri was born in 1942 near Mubarakpur in the Azamgarh district of India and died in 2006. He taught for many years at Jamia Salafia in Varanasi, later worked as a researcher at the centre for the Prophet's biography at the Islamic University of Madinah, and then joined the Darussalam research centre in Riyadh. He also supervised Darussalam's abridged edition of Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

Who This Book Is For

• Families in the UAE who want one trusted biography of the Prophet ﷺ to read together.

• Teenagers, students and new Muslims who want to know the Seerah properly in clear English.

• Pilgrims preparing for Hajj or Umrah who want to learn the history of the places they will visit.

• Gift buyers looking for a meaningful present for Ramadan, Eid, weddings or graduations.

Related Books from Darussalam UAE

Arabic readers can choose the original Ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum. For a shorter overview, see the Abridged Biography of Prophet Muhammad. To read about the people around him, try Companions Around the Prophet and Men and Women around the Messenger. For younger readers, Story of Mohammed in Makkah and Story of Mohammed in Madina tell the same story at a child's level, and for the Prophet's ﷺ teachings, Riyad-us-Saliheen is the natural next book. See the Prophet's Seerah collection for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sealed Nectar?

The Sealed Nectar (Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum) is a biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri. It follows his life in order, from Arabia before Islam, through the Makkan and Madinan years, to the Farewell Hajj and his death.

What does Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum mean?

It means "the sealed nectar", a phrase taken from the Qur'an (Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:25), where it describes the pure drink of Paradise.

What prize did The Sealed Nectar win?

It won first prize in the worldwide Seerah writing competition organised by the Muslim World League in the late 1970s.

What is special about the Deluxe Edition?

It is printed in full colour with photographs of the places connected with the Seerah, in a large 17x24 cm hardcover of about 655 pages.

What is the difference between the Deluxe and Standard Edition?

Both contain the same biography in English. The Deluxe Edition (90 AED) is full colour with photographs, while the Standard Edition (55 AED) is the everyday reading copy.

Is this edition in English?

Yes. This is the English edition. The original Arabic, Ar-Rahiqul-Makhtum, is also available at Darussalam UAE.

Is it suitable for teenagers and new Muslims?

Yes. The writing is clear and the colour photographs make the events easy to picture. For young children, the Story of Mohammed in Makkah and in Madina books are a better start.

How many pages is it and what is the ISBN?

About 655 pages in a 17x24 cm hardcover. ISBN 9786035001106.

What is the price of The Sealed Nectar in the UAE?

The Deluxe Full Colour Edition costs 90 AED on Darussalam UAE.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

Orders are dispatched from Sharjah and usually arrive within 2–4 working days. Delivery is free on orders over 300 AED, and cash on delivery is available at checkout.