Stories of the Prophets
£17.00
Compiled by Imam Imaduddin Abul-Fida Ismail Ibn Kathir
Translation by Rashad Ahmad Azami
In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from ‘Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah’ (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the famous Muslim exegete and historian Ibn Kathir and has a prominent place in the Islamic literature. The stories of the prophets and all the events in their lives have been supported by the Qur’anic Verses and the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet (S). Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. Ibn Kathir has reproduced the views and interpretations of all the great exegetes of the Qur’an of his time. The systemic narratives of the Stories of the Prophets have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book.
Allah the Most Exalted says in the Qur’an:
“We are relating unto you the most beautiful of stories in that what We have revealed to you from the Qur’an, though before it you were from among those who were not aware of them.” (12:3)
“We have indeed sent aforetime Messengers before you, of them there are some whose stories We have related to you, and whose stories We have not related to you…” (40:78)
“We relate to you the important news of their story in truth…” (18:13)
“And all that We relate to you of these stories of the Messengers, We strengthen with them your heart. Through them there come to you the truth as well as admonition and reminder to all those who believe.” (11:120)
“There is, indeed, in their stories lessons for people endowed with understanding. It is not any invented tale, but a confirmation of what went before it, and a detailed exposition of all things, and a guide and a mercy to the people who believe.” (12:111)
“…so relate the stories, perhaps they may reflect.” (7:176)
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Additional information
| Publisher | Dar-us-Salam Publications, Revised Edition (28 Feb. 2003) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 544 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9960892263 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-9960892269 |
| Dimensions | 22 x 3.5 x 14.5 cm |
by I Chowdhury
Very lovely hardcover and very happy with the book and skimmed through it a bit and can’t wait to start reading. Thank you very much.
by Raziya begum
Quality of printing was poor
But overall MashAllah good
by Raziya begum
Absolutely love reading this book and going back on it. Has stories of all the prophets (as is stated in the title) and is very easy to read. Love keeping this in my collection as there is so much to learn from.
by Samantha Henderson
Was very excited to receive this but first page was stuck together. Which has ruined the book. Can a new one be sent out to me please?
by aamna
Whilst the content of the book is good, there is definitely some false advertising here by Amazon. I ordered this version as I wanted it for the book cover to match my existing copy of The Sealed Nectar. Instead I got a cheap looking version so in fact ended up paying more for a tacky version thinking I was paying for the version in the image. But of course we shouldn’t judge the content of the book by the cover and the content is excellent and will make good reading for teenagers and adults alike.
Edit: I spoke to the seller (Al kitaab) directly who advises the images are put up by Amazon rather than the seller and they are unable to change this. Excellent customer service and prompt response about this issue.
by Nikolaus Hochstein Cox
Great book
by Nikolaus Hochstein Cox
The book looks and feels beautiful, and is great value for its quality. The content is highly informative. I am an Islamic historian and archaeologist, though not a Muslim myself, and this book is an excellent historiographical source for texts and discussions relating to the prophets of Islam. As the book has been translated into English, it is a fantastic way of making elements of Islam widely available and consumable, which fosters diversity of thought and understanding. A truly useful tool for Muslims and non-Muslims alike to best understand the experiences, endeavors, and stories of the prophets.
by Harmless Loony
Fast post arrived earlier than expected with no issues