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الكامل في التاريخ

Pages
6940
Published
1866

Synopsis

Ibn al-Athir's "The Complete History" is a monumental chronicle detailing the history of kings and nations across the East and West, from the dawn of time to the early 13th century. This comprehensive work meticulously records major and minor events year by year, offering biographies of significant figures and scholars. It begins with the creation story and prophets, progressing through Roman rulers, pre-Islamic Arab history, and the life of Prophet Muhammad, continuing through centuries of Islamic history.

About the author

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Ibn al-Athir was a significant Arab historian and biographer. His major work, "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), offers a comprehensive account of Islamic and pre-Islamic eras. He also wrote on the lives of companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

Frequently asked questions

  • عن ماذا يتكلم كتاب الكامل في التاريخ؟

    يتناول كتاب الكامل في التاريخ تاريخ الحضارات من بدء الخليقة حتى أوائل القرن الثالث عشر الميلادي. يسجل الأحداث الكبرى والصغرى سنة بسنة. يضم الكتاب سيرًا لشخصيات بارزة وعلماء.

  • What is the scope of Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh?

    Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh is a comprehensive historical work that chronicles events from the creation of the world up to the early 7th century AH (13th century CE). It covers a vast range of civilizations and periods.

  • Is Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh a multi-volume work?

    Yes, Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh is a multi-volume historical encyclopedia. Its extensive coverage necessitates several volumes to present the detailed chronological account.

  • What is the primary methodology used in Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh?

    The work is structured chronologically, detailing events year by year. Ibn al-Athir meticulously records historical occurrences and often includes biographical information about significant figures within those periods.