The book "Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya" (The Beginning and The End) is a massive historical encyclopedia by Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir. It covers history from the beginning of creation (the Throne, the heavens, and the earth), through the stories of the prophets and the biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, then Islamic history up to the author's era (the 8th Hijri century). It concludes with the events of the end of time, the signs of the Hour, the resurrection, and the Day of Judgment. It is a fundamental reference in Islamic history, relying on verses, hadiths, and traditions. Key Information about the Book: Author: Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir Al-Dimashqi (Imad al-Din Abu al-Fida Ismail ibn Umar), passed away in 774 AH. Content: A comprehensive historical journey starting from creation and reaching the end of time, divided chronologically. Beginning: Creation of the universe, angels, Adam, then the stories of the prophets. Middle: Details on the history of the prophets, the Prophet's biography, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and Islamic history up to the year 768 AH. End: The signs of the Hour, the great battles, the resurrection, the gathering, and the horrors of the Day of Judgment, mentioning the descriptions of Paradise and Hell. Methodology: Relies on authentic sources from the Quran, Sunnah, and traditions, with hadith verification in critically edited editions. Importance: Considered one of the foundational books of Islamic history and its primary references, offering a comprehensive and documented view of historical events.