Description
An abridged English translation of the classical masterpiece Al-Bidayah wa’l-Nihayah (The Beginning and the End) — also known as Tarikh Ibn Kathir (The History of Ibn Kathir) — one of the most comprehensive works on Islamic history.
This collection covers:
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The story of creation and the descent of humankind upon the earth
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The lives and missions of past Prophets
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The blessed life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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The biographies of the Rightly Guided Caliphs
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Islamic history up to the author’s era (768 AH)
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Events before and after the Last Hour
Essentially, this work presents a detailed history of humanity and Islam — from Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) to the time of Imam Ibn Kathir.
