Al-Dhahabī

Al-Dhahabi was a distinguished Islamic scholar, historian, and hadith expert. He hailed from Damascus and adhered to the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence. His profound contributions to Islamic historiography and sciences of hadith are encapsulated in his numerous works, which continue to be pivotal in Islamic studies. Among his most celebrated works are 'Siyar A'lam al-Nubala'' (Biographies of Noble Characters) and 'Tarikh al-Islam' (The History of Islam), which offer comprehensive insigh...See more