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Dajjal The False Messiah By Imam Ibn Katheer 
Verified and Annotated By Abu Muhammad Isaam Ibn Mar'ie
Paperback  61 Pages
Al Firdous Ltd, London

This book describes the Dajjal and his coming using authentic ahadith and also his destruction at the hands of the Prophet Isa.

Ibn Kathir
He was Emaad Ed-Deen Isma'eel Ibn 'Umar Ibn ibn Katheer , originally from Busra (Syria) – and raised in Damascus. He followed the Shafi`ee school of thought. Ibn Kathir was born in the year 700 AH or little later in an area called Majdal, near Busra, west of Damascus. His father died when he was only four years old and was taken in by his brother and moved to Damascus in 706. Here, he learned from great scholars such as Ibn Asakir, Ishaq ibn Yahya al-Amudi and the great Ibn Taymiyyah who was extremely close to him. He also studied under various other sheikhs who gave him permission in fiqh and Hadith. He made many academic contributions to Islamic sciences.

 He made many academic contributions to Islamic sciences. The following are amongst his most prominent:
Tafseer of the Qur’an, 
Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah: a history of Muslims from Adam until Ibn Kathir’s time,  At-Takmeel: a book on the science of Asmaaul Rijal (profiles of transmitters of Hadith), Jami`ul Masaneed: a book that collects the Hadith from ten major books of Hadith, , The classes of Shafi`ee scholars: a list of scholars following the Imam, Extraction of the traditions of Tanbeeh (a Shafi`ee book of jurisprudence), The commentary on al-Bukhari (which he did not finish),  The book of laws (again, he did not complete it), The summary to the science of Hadith; a synopsis to the introduction of Ibn Saah’s work, Extraction of the traditions to the summary of Ibn Hajib, Musnad of the two sheikhs (Abu Bakr and Umar), Biography of the Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, The epistle of Jihad. 

Many of These have been translated into the English Language (Even though some are Abrdged Translations), <Click Here to see a list of Translations Currently available at Kitaabun>

Al-Hafiz Ibn hajar Al-Asqalani said,”Ibn Kathir lost his sight just before his life ended. He died in Damascus in 774A.H. May Allah grant him Mercy and make him amongst the residents of Jannah (Heavenly Garden) .         For a Detailed Biography please visit the  web page.


 

 

 

The Signs Before The Day of Judgment
Based on IBN KATHEER's 'Al-Bidaayah wa'l-Nihaayah' (The Beginning and the End).
Translated  by Huda Khattab
 Paperback 96 Pages, Published by Dar Al Taqwa Ltd, London  UK

Read an Excerpt Chapter 21 - The Appearance of Gog and Magog
The work is based entirely Upon authentic texts. The Blessed Prophet Muhammad (S) described the condition in which people would live in future times. Some of the developments foretold by the Prophet (S) have already come to pass such as the construction of high-rise buildings in the Middle East. also the frequent break up of family ties and the almost universal presence of usury.
This book presents material of vital importance in a clear English translation.

Ibn Kathir
He was Emaad Ed-Deen Isma'eel Ibn 'Umar Ibn ibn Katheer , originally from Busra (Syria) – and raised in Damascus. He followed the Shafi`ee school of thought. Ibn Kathir was born in the year 700 AH or little later in an area called Majdal, near Busra, west of Damascus. His father died when he was only four years old and was taken in by his brother and moved to Damascus in 706. Here, he learned from great scholars such as Ibn Asakir, Ishaq ibn Yahya al-Amudi and the great Ibn Taymiyyah who was extremely close to him. He also studied under various other sheikhs who gave him permission in fiqh and Hadith. He made many academic contributions to Islamic sciences.

 He made many academic contributions to Islamic sciences. The following are amongst his most prominent:
Tafseer of the Qur’an, 
Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah: a history of Muslims from Adam until Ibn Kathir’s time,  At-Takmeel: a book on the science of Asmaaul Rijal (profiles of transmitters of Hadith), Jami`ul Masaneed: a book that collects the Hadith from ten major books of Hadith, , The classes of Shafi`ee scholars: a list of scholars following the Imam, Extraction of the traditions of Tanbeeh (a Shafi`ee book of jurisprudence), The commentary on al-Bukhari (which he did not finish),  The book of laws (again, he did not complete it), The summary to the science of Hadith; a synopsis to the introduction of Ibn Saah’s work, Extraction of the traditions to the summary of Ibn Hajib, Musnad of the two sheikhs (Abu Bakr and Umar), Biography of the Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, The epistle of Jihad. 

Many of These have been translated into the English Language (Even though some are Abrdged Translations), <Click Here to see a list of Translations Currently available at Kitaabun>

Al-Hafiz Ibn hajar Al-Asqalani said,”Ibn Kathir lost his sight just before his life ended. He died in Damascus in 774A.H. May Allah grant him Mercy and make him amongst the residents of Jannah (Heavenly Garden) .         For a Detailed Biography please visit the  web page.

 

Stories of the Prophets
Qasas al Ambiyah of Ibn Kathir

Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemiah
Edited by Aelfwine Acelas Mischler
Office of the Grand imam Sheikh Al-Azhar
Originally Published in Egypt, this Print Published In India
Hard Back , 444 Pages

Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemeiah. This classical work by the great scholar Ibn Kathir shares detailed information about the lives of the twenty-five Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur’an. Based on Islamic sources, the stories inclusively present whatever is known about these blessed individuals: the circumstances of their spreading the message, the nations where they lived, how they were treated, their unique trials and the results of their teaching. As one reads through the accounts, Allah’s reasons for sending the Prophets are unveiled. The distinct style of writing makes it easy for both adults and children to understand and makes a valuable addition to a Muslim family library

He was Hafidh Abul Fida Ismail ibn Abi Hafs Shihabuddin Omar ibn Kathir ibn Daw ibn Kathir in Zar` the Quraishite – originally from Busra (Syria) – and raised in Damascus. He followed the Shafi`ee school of thought. Ibn Kathir was born in the year 701 AH in an area called Majdal, near Busra, west of Damascus. His father died when he was only four years old and was taken in by his brother and moved to Damascus in 706. Here, he learned from great scholars such as Ibn Asakir, Ishaq ibn Yahya al-Amudi and the great Ibn Taymiyyah who was extremely close to him. He also studied under various other sheikhs who gave him permission in fiqh and Hadith. He made many academic contributions to Islamic sciences.

Al-Hafiz Ibn hajar Al-Asqalani said,”Ibn Kathir lost his sight just before his life ended. He died in Damascus in 774A.H. May Allah grant him Mercy and make him amongst the residents of Jannah (Heavenly Garden)

 

Stories of the Prophets
QISAASUL ANBIYAA
Imaam abi Al-Fidaa Isma'il bin Kathir
Hard Back, 417 Pages  
Published  In Inida
Ref: 143d Price £6.99

"definitions and traditions of Qissasul Anbiyaa's book compiled by Imam Abi Al-Fidaa Isma'il bin Kathir (701-774  ) the famous historiographer and compilers of Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya's book, which I read and extracted the available traditions that there reference have been printed and I adjusted its text by depending on the the two books of At-Tabari (History of At-Tabari and Comentary of At-Tabari), and I used the book (Tarikh Dimashq Al-Kabir) compiled by Ibn Asakir and revised by Ash-Shaikh Abdul Qadir Badra and interpreted by Abdullah bin Salam Al-Fazazi, while tradition books I used the available ones to the reader and researchers." Taken from the Preface

Stories of the Prophets
by: Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir Ad-Damishqi (700 -774 H)
Translated by: Rafiq Abdur Rehmah 
Published Darul Ishat
Including Appendix Life of Mohammad  

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