In Defence of the True Faith

About This Book

In Defence of the True Faith is an abridged English translation of the part of Ibn Kathir's Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah (The Beginning and the End) that deals with the battles, expeditions, and peace treaties of the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It follows the major events from the Battle of Badr to the Battle of Mu'tah.

Ibn Kathir (Abu al-Fida 'Imad ad-Deen Isma'eel bin 'Umar) is one of the best-known historians and Qur'an commentators in Islamic history, and Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah is regarded as a leading source on Islamic history. This abridgment concentrates on the military side of the Prophet's life: strategy in battle, the treatment of prisoners, treaties and diplomacy, and events described as signs of Allah's help to the believers. Many of these events are also referred to in the Qur'an.

What's Inside

• Battles and expeditions from Badr to Mu'tah
• Battle strategy and the Prophet's leadership in war
• The treatment of prisoners of war
• Peace treaties and diplomacy

Who It's For

• Readers of the seerah (the Prophet's biography)
• Students of early Islamic history
• Families and study circles reading history together

Book Details

• Arabic Title: الدفاع عن العقيدة الصحيحة
• Based On: Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah by Ibn Kathir
• Format: Abridged English translation
• Publisher: Darussalam