Early Days - From Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah - Ibn Kathir

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Before time as we know it, before the earth and the heavens, before mankind — there was the creation of Allah. Early Days is drawn from Ibn Kathir's monumental masterwork Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah (The Beginning and The End), one of the most comprehensive and authoritative works ever compiled in the Islamic scholarly tradition, and brings its earliest and most awe-inspiring chapters to the reader in a single, accessible volume.

Beginning with the very origin of creation — the Throne, the Kursi, the heavens, the earth, and all that exists within them — this book takes the reader on a sweeping journey through the unseen and the seen. The creation of the angels, the jinn, and humanity itself are all recounted with the depth and authenticity that defines Ibn Kathir's scholarship. From there, the book moves through the stories of the Prophets and their nations, tracing the arc of human history through the children of Israeel and the turbulent Days of Ignorance — a period of darkness that was ultimately brought to an end by the advent of the final Prophet, Muhammad ﷺ.

For any Muslim seeking to understand where we come from, why we are here, and how the story of humanity has unfolded under the watchful gaze of Allah, Early Days is an indispensable and profoundly moving read — a reminder that our existence is part of a grand, purposeful design.

Key Features:

• Drawn from Ibn Kathir's celebrated Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah (The Beginning and The End)
• Covers the creation of the Throne, Kursi, universe, angels, jinn, and mankind
• Recounts the stories of the Prophets and their nations with scholarly authenticity
• Traces Islamic history from the dawn of creation to the eve of the Prophet's ﷺ mission
• Essential reading for students of Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, and aqeedah

A breathtaking journey from the very beginning of creation to the dawn of the final Prophet's mission — Ibn Kathir's timeless scholarship at its most majestic.