The World (From The Beginning to The End)

Based on:
Al Bidayah wan Nihayah
(The Beginning and The End)

By:
Al-Haafiz Ibn Katheer Ad-Dimashqi (700-774 AH)

The first book in this series (Stories Of The Beginning and Creation) makes up the first portion of it. It starts by describing the beginning of creation - from the Arsh (Throne) and the Kursi (Chair), the Pen, the Universe and all that is in it, such as the earth, mountains, oceans and rivers, the angels, the jinn etc.

The second book in this series (Stories of the Prophets and Messengers) makes mention of all the events pertaining to their lives. All events have been supported by the Qur'an and Ahadeeth. Wherever it was necessary, other sources have also been reported for the sake of historical accounts, but on such places a comparative study has been made to prove the authenticity of the sources. The views and interpretations of great exegetes of the past have also been documented in this compilation.

The third book in this series (Stories Of The Past Times) makes mention about some other stories and incidents from the Qur'an and Ahadeeth that have taken place, apart from the lives of the Prophets. These have all occurred before the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (S).

The fourth book in this series (Signs Of The Hour and The End Times) deals with what has been mentioned in the Qur'an and foretold by the Prophet Muhammad (S) with regards to the Minor and Major Signs which are to take place before the Day of Judgement. A few other reference works have also been used in the compilation of this book which makes it more beneficial in this day and age.

The systematic narratives of these stories have been written in chronological order which renders a historical style to the book. Wherever necessary, the views and opinions of other notable scholars of Islam has also been recorded in the compilation of this book.