Ibn Kathirs Al Bidayah wan-Nihayah Collection 8 Books
Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah (The Beginning and The End) by the renowned scholar Abu Al-Fida, ‘Imad ad-Deen Isma’eel bin ‘Umar bin Kathir (Hafiz Ibn Kathir), is considered one of the most authoritative sources on Islamic history. A unique feature of the book is that it not only deals with past events, but also talks about future events mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) until the Day of Judgement.

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This Series Covers:
1. Early Days Stories of beginning of creation and the Early Prophets Adam to Yoonus
2. Life and times of the Messengers
3. The Valley Came Alive : Life of the Last Messenger
4. Miracles and Merits of Allah’s Messenger
5. In Defence Of The True Faith
6. Winning the Hearts and Souls
7. The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah : The First Phase
8. Book Of The End – Great Trials & Tribulations

Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah (The Beginning and The End) by the renowned scholar Abu Al-Fida, ‘Imad ad-Deen Isma’eel bin ‘Umar bin Kathir (Hafiz Ibn Kathir), is considered one of the most authoritative sources on Islamic history. A unique feature of the book is that it not only deals with past events, but also talks about future events mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) until the Day of Judgement.

Early Days Stories of beginning of creation and the Early Prophets Adam to Yoonus

This book is the first part from this enormous work. It starts by describing the beginning of creation — from the Throne and the Kursi, the Universe and all that is in it, such as the angels, the Jinn and humans. This book continues to early Prophet Adam (Aadam) upto Prophet Yunus/Younus (A).

Life and Times of the Messengers

This book contains the stories of Prophets Moosa, Samuel, Zakariyya, Yahya, Eesa, Dhul Qarnayn, Luqman & Bani Israel.

The Valley came Alive Life of the Last Messenger

Contains a detail account of the life and times of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) taken from a number of historical and traditional sources .

Miracles And Merits Of Allah’s Messenger

The book then discusses the blessed and beautiful characteristics and merits of the Prophet and then goes on to describe the miracles that he performed. Ibn Kathir than compares the miracles given to Prophet Muhammad with those that were given to the other Prophets; he then shows that Prophet Muhammad collectively received the same miracles that were granted to the other Prophets separately.

In Defence of the True Faith from Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah

The battles, expeditions and peace treaties undertaken in the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). This volume contains a detailed account of the most momentous events from the Battle of Badr to the Battle of Mu’tah -that occurred to the Muslims under the leadership of the Messenger of Allah. Many of these events have become immortalized by the Noble Qur’an and continue to provide invaluable lessons to humanity, now and forever.

Winning The Hearts and Soul – Expeditions and Delegations the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (S).

This volume contains an account of the some of the most important expeditions and delegations that occurred in the lifetime and under the leadership of the Messenger of Allah. These events had a significant impact on the spread of the Islamic faith to all the corners of Arabia and beyond.

The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah : The First Phase

It starts from The rule of Mu’awiyah bin Abi Sufyan in the 41st year of Hijrah up to the rule of Caliph Marwan Al-Himar in year 132 of the Hijrah.

Book of the End : Great Trials & Tribulations

In this volume author has presented the signs of the Hour and the events that are yet to take place, although mentioning very few examples of those prophesies that have already been realized.