06-28-2008, 12:50 AM
Dhu, There is book called"The Mohammedan Controversey" by Muir in the google books. Quite an interesting set of essays written in 1845. Looks like the English were separated in distance and time from Islam and started enquiring about it seropusly only after their consolidation in India and the start of their Enlightenment. This book first two essays examine the issues. Check page 19 for the Syrian connection to Mohammed.
The Mohammedean Controversey
Looks like William Muir was quite diligent in studying Islam and Christianity. No wonder he was head of the Intelligence Dept in India!
The Mohammedean Controversey
Looks like William Muir was quite diligent in studying Islam and Christianity. No wonder he was head of the Intelligence Dept in India!