Mahomet

W. Montgomery Watt's 'Muhammad at Mecca' and 'Muhammad at Medina' (often combined and published as 'Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman' or 'Mahomet') are widely regarded as foundational and highly influential academic biographies of the Prophet Muhammad in Western scholarship. They are known for their meticulous use of early Islamic sources and their attempt to present a balanced historical account.

Watt's work is notable for its critical engagement with traditional Islamic sources, such as the Sira and Hadith, applying modern historical methodology to reconstruct the life of Muhammad. He often analyzes the economic and social context of early Islam, offering insights into the political and religious developments of the time.