Chapters from the Biography of the Messenger by Isma'il ibn Kathir al-Qurashi al-Dimashqi
"الفصول في سيرة الرسول" is one of the works of the renowned scholar Ismail ibn Kathir al-Qurashi al-Dimashqi, one of the prominent scholars of the eighth Hijri century. The book is considered one of the most important references that dealt with the biography of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
In this book, Ibn Kathir focuses on the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth until his death, highlighting the most important events that the Islamic call went through, as well as the ethics and behaviors that the Prophet possessed. The book is characterized by combining accuracy in narration and attention to historical details, and its information relies on reliable sources from the Holy Quran and prophetic hadiths.
Ibn Kathir is considered an important reference in the field of Islamic history, and he excelled in presenting the Prophet's biography in a clear and influential style, while being careful to document and examine the transmission of events.