Imam Ibn Kathir Language: English | Format: PDF | Volumes: 4 | Size: 82.6 MB
Al-Sira al Nabawiyya by Imam IBN KATHIR
is a full examination, in chronological order of the background, life
and the mission of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Drawn from the earliest
and most reliable Arabic sources, it offers, in this close English
translation, the Fullest available account of the historical
circumstances and personalities most important in the foundation of
Islam.
IBN KATHIR’s work offers a fine example
of the Islamic scholarship; the quotations and anecdotes that constitute
its core are evaluated in terms of trustworthiness of the sources.
Variant wordings that are related through differing lines of
transmission are noted, and Ibn Kathir gives both his own assessments
and those of the earliest Islamic authorities concerning the likely
authenticity of these records. The comments and conversations, derived
from ancient texts, that are quoted in this work constitute the basis of
our knowledge of Islam during the life time Muhammad (saw)
Volume I – Prior to Prophethood to First Revelation
Relates the history of the Arab tribes
who were the Prophet’s forebear, the lives of his parents and the
accounts unusual events surrounding his birth. It then goes on to relate
anecdotes regarding his childhood, the signs of the Prophet hood and
the first revelations. Reviewed by Dr. F Fareed PB 424 Pages –
Volume II – Early years to 2 AH
Looks at the early years of the
prophethood and includes such episodes at the Night Journey from Mecca
to Jerusalem and the ascent to Haven, the Prophets marriages to
Aisha(RA) and Sawda (RA) and the emigration to Madina. It gives details
of events in the two years following the emigration, including the
building of the Holy Mosques and various military expeditions and
reveals how Islam as a faith developed. Reviewed by Dr. M Fareed. Paper
Back 412 Pages –
Volume III – 3AH – 8 AH
gives details of the numerous battles and
campaigns waged between 3 (AH) and 8 AH to defend and spread the
religion of Islam. Reviewed by Dr. M Fareed. Paper Back 600 Pages –
Volume IV – 9AH AND 10 AH
continues with the events of 9 AH and
10AH and presents the different accounts of the hajjat al –wada ( the
farewell pilgrimage) and the events surrounding the death of the Prophet
Muhamad.(saw) Reviewed by Dr. M Fareed. Paper Back 600 Pages –
This valuable work on the life of the
Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and Blessings of Allah upon him) by Imam
Ibn Kathir hardly stands in need of any introduction.
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