This contemporary work won first prize in a global competition by the Muslim World League. It is highly regarded for its chronological accuracy and reliance on verified sources. Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya (The Beginning and the End) Author: Ibn Kathir (1301–1373 CE).

Some publishers mix Ibn Taymiyyah’s text with unauthorized commentaries. Only buy editions with takhrij (hadith verification) by Shu’ayb al-Arna’ut or Ali ibn Abd Allah al-Saqir.

Despite the importance of verification, there are several challenges that make it difficult to verify Islamic books and authors. Some of these challenges include:

These texts form the core of Islamic knowledge and are universally accepted by scholars. Books To Help You Learn About Islam | Penguin Random House