Life & Times of the Messengers

Book Title: Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah (The Beginning and The End) - Part 2
Category: Islamic History / Prophetic Stories
Description:
Darussalam is proud to present the abridged English translation of Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah (The Beginning and The End), a renowned work by the famous scholar Abu Al-Fida, ‘Imad ad-Deen Isma’eel bin ‘Umar bin Katheer (Ibn Kathir). This volume recounts the stories of various prophets and their nations, providing an insightful account of history from an Islamic perspective.

Part 2 of this series focuses on the stories of Prophets Musa, Samuel, Zakariyyah, Yahya, Eeesa (Jesus), Dhu’l Qarnayn, and Luqman. It also delves into the history of the children of Israa’eel (Bani Israeel), divine scriptures, and past nations. The book emphasizes that all prophets, whether shared with Judaism and Christianity or unique to Islam, conveyed the message of true monotheism and submission to Allah. Muslims are required to believe in all these prophets and messengers, showing them the same respect and reverence.

This volume offers a detailed and accessible recounting of the lives and missions of these significant figures, deepening the reader’s understanding of Islamic history and theology.

Key Features:

• Weight: 0.657 kg
• Dimensions: 14 cm (Length) × 21 cm (Height)
• Author: Ibn Kathir (Abu Al-Fida, ‘Imad ad-Deen Isma’eel bin ‘Umar bin Katheer)
• Cover Type: Hardcover
• Publisher: Darussalam Publishers
• Series: Al-Bidayah wan Nihayah
• Part: 2 (Covers Prophet Musa, Samuel, Zakariyyah, Yahya, Eeesa (Jesus), Dhu’l Qarnayn, and Luqman)

Other Titles in the Series:

• Early Days
• Miracles & Merits of Allah’s Messenger ﷺ
• The Valley Came Alive
• In Defense of the True Faith
• Winning the Hearts & Souls
• The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah – The First Phase
• Book of the End