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Who is the author of the book mentioned in the content?
Who is the author of the book mentioned in the content?
Imam Isma‘eel Ibn Katheer
What is the content of the book 'Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah' about?
What is the content of the book 'Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah' about?
The book 'Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah' describes the creation of the Throne, the Kursi, the heavens, the Earth, the ______, and all that lies between them.
The book 'Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah' describes the creation of the Throne, the Kursi, the heavens, the Earth, the ______, and all that lies between them.
angels
The content mentions events up to the time of Prophet Muhammad.
The content mentions events up to the time of Prophet Muhammad.
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What did Allah bestow upon mankind after creating them?
What did Allah bestow upon mankind after creating them?
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Man is described as an extreme wrongdoer and a disbeliever.
Man is described as an extreme wrongdoer and a disbeliever.
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Who did Allah send to mankind as a blessing, according to the text?
Who did Allah send to mankind as a blessing, according to the text?
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What is one of the greatest blessings bestowed upon mankind after creation? He sent __________ to them.
What is one of the greatest blessings bestowed upon mankind after creation? He sent __________ to them.
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Where was Ibn Katheer born?
Where was Ibn Katheer born?
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Who brought up Ibn Katheer after his father's death?
Who brought up Ibn Katheer after his father's death?
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Ibn Katheer studied Islamic Jurisprudence under Ibn Al-Firkaah.
Ibn Katheer studied Islamic Jurisprudence under Ibn Al-Firkaah.
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Ibn Katheer combined the musnads of Imam Ahmad, Al-Bazzar, Abu Ya‘la, and Ibn Abi Shaibah with the ______ Books.
Ibn Katheer combined the musnads of Imam Ahmad, Al-Bazzar, Abu Ya‘la, and Ibn Abi Shaibah with the ______ Books.
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According to the content, which Surah in the Quran mentions that Allah is the Creator of all things?
According to the content, which Surah in the Quran mentions that Allah is the Creator of all things?
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True or False: The scholars of Islam unanimously agree that the creation of heavens and Earth took six Earthly days.
True or False: The scholars of Islam unanimously agree that the creation of heavens and Earth took six Earthly days.
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What was the first thing that Allah created, as mentioned in the content?
What was the first thing that Allah created, as mentioned in the content?
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The Throne, according to the content, was created from a red __________.
The Throne, according to the content, was created from a red __________.
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What is the name of the volume that Ibn Kathir described as An-Nihayah Fil-Fitan Wal-Malahim?
What is the name of the volume that Ibn Kathir described as An-Nihayah Fil-Fitan Wal-Malahim?
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Which book is in the hands of the author today?
Which book is in the hands of the author today?
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What did the plan of action for the book consist of?
What did the plan of action for the book consist of?
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Ibn Kathir included weak ahadeeth in the book without indicating their authenticity.
Ibn Kathir included weak ahadeeth in the book without indicating their authenticity.
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What script were the Qur'anic Verses written in?
What script were the Qur'anic Verses written in?
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Match the author's works with their titles:
Match the author's works with their titles:
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Why is Mount Sinai also known as At-Toor?
Why is Mount Sinai also known as At-Toor?
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According to the passage, which mountains will become a white pearl on the Day of Resurrection?
According to the passage, which mountains will become a white pearl on the Day of Resurrection?
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According to the passage, the two seas (kinds of water) are alike.
According to the passage, the two seas (kinds of water) are alike.
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According to the passage, Allah created the seas to prevent the atmosphere from becoming malodorous by having them ______________.
According to the passage, Allah created the seas to prevent the atmosphere from becoming malodorous by having them ______________.
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What is the village near the Red Sea called?
What is the village near the Red Sea called?
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What is another name for the Caspian Sea according to the text?
What is another name for the Caspian Sea according to the text?
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The Georgian Sea, also known as the Sea of Tabaristan, has a large portion of __________ water in it.
The Georgian Sea, also known as the Sea of Tabaristan, has a large portion of __________ water in it.
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According to the Quran, what is the Throne of the Lord carried by on the Day of Judgment?
According to the Quran, what is the Throne of the Lord carried by on the Day of Judgment?
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Who bears the Throne of the Lord when it is above the water?
Who bears the Throne of the Lord when it is above the water?
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The Kursi mentioned in the Quran means the Footstool.
The Kursi mentioned in the Quran means the Footstool.
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What material is Al-Lawh Al-Mahfooz made from?
What material is Al-Lawh Al-Mahfooz made from?
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All praise be to Allah, Who created the heavens and the Earth, and originated the ________ and the light.
All praise be to Allah, Who created the heavens and the Earth, and originated the ________ and the light.
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What was the order of creation as mentioned by Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal?
What was the order of creation as mentioned by Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal?
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True or False: According to the text, Allah created the Earth in four days and then the heavens in two days from smoke.
True or False: According to the text, Allah created the Earth in four days and then the heavens in two days from smoke.
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The whale was in the water, the water was upon the back of a (small) ____, the (small) rock was upon the back of an angel, and the angel was upon a rock.
The whale was in the water, the water was upon the back of a (small) ____, the (small) rock was upon the back of an angel, and the angel was upon a rock.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What did Al-Bukhari report regarding those who take land unjustly?
What did Al-Bukhari report regarding those who take land unjustly?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah
- Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah is a book written by Imam Ibn Katheer, a master scholar of hadith, about the history of mankind from the beginning of creation to the end of the world.
- The book is considered a unique work and is highly regarded by the Muslim community.
Preface to the Revision
- The author of the preface is Yoosuf Al-Hajj Ahmad, who praises Allah and seeks His aid and forgiveness.
- He mentions the importance of following the guidance of Allah and His Messenger, Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- The author expresses his gratitude to Allah for making it easy for Muslims to follow the path of guidance and for making available to them the writings of early scholars.
Plan of Action for This Book
- The book is a summarized version of Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah.
- The author concentrated on the most important events narrated in the book and left out the weak ahadeeth (hadiths).
- The author relied on multiple printed and handwritten copies of the book and established the most accurate and authentic text.
- The author performed takhreej of the ahadeeth (tracing the chain of narrators) and included the author's ruling on their authenticity.
Other Features of the Book
- The book includes summaries of asaneed (chains of narrators) and mentions the Companion who narrated the hadith or the person who reported it from him.
- The book omits many of the Isra'eeliyyat (stories from Jewish sources) found in the original book.
- The book includes vowelized words of many of the ahadeeth and poetic verses, and explains the meanings of difficult or obscure words.
- The book includes a brief biography of the author, Imam Ibn Katheer.
Conclusion
- The author seeks Allah's acceptance and forgiveness for the work.
- The author asks Allah to include this work in the weight of their good deeds on the Day of Resurrection.
- The author invokes blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions.### Ibn Katheer's Life
- Born in Mijdal, a village on the outskirts of Busra, in the year 701 A.H.
- Father was a khateeb, and he died when Ibn Katheer was just four years old
- Brought up by his brother, Shaikh Abdul Wahhab, and learned the fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence
- Moved to Damascus in the year 706 A.H. and studied Islamic Jurisprudence under Shaikh Burhanuddeen Al-Fazari
- Learned from other scholars, including 'Eesa Ibn Al-Mut'im, Ahmad Ibn Abi Talib, and Al-Qasim Ibn 'Asakir
- Married the daughter of Al-Hafiz Al-Mizzi and reported many traditions from him
Writings
- Tafseer Al-Qur'an Al-'Azeem (Explanation of the Noble Qur'an)
- Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah (The Beginning and the End)
- At-Takmeel Ma'rifu Ath-Thiqat Wal-Majaheel (The Complete Book of Criticism and Praise, and Knowledge of the Trustworthy Reporters and the Unknown Reporters)
- Jami' Al-Masaneed Was-Sunan Al-Hadi Li-Aqwam Sunan (The Combined Musnads and the Sunan Which Guide to the Most Precious Sunan)
- Tabaqat Ash-Shafi'iyyah (The Levels of the Shafi'i Scholars)
- Takhreej Ahadeeth Adillah At-Tanbeeh Fee Fiqh Ash-Shafi'iyyah (Takhreej of the Ahadeeth of "Adillah At-Tanbeeh" in Shafi'i Jurisprudence)
- Sharh Saheeh Al-Bukhari (Explanation of Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
- Al-Ahkam Al-Kubra (The Major Rulings)
- Ikhtisar 'Uloom Al-Hadeeth (An Abbreviated Book on the Science of Hadeeth)
- Musnad Ash-Shaikhain (Musnad of the Two Shaikhs – Abu Bakr and 'Umar)
- As-Seerah An-Nabawiyyah (Biography of the Prophet)
- Al-Muqaddimat Fee Usool Al-Fiqh (Introductions to the Science of Usool Al-Fiqh)
- Mukhtasar Kitab Al-Madkhal Ila Kitab As-Sunan Lil-Baihaqi (Abbreviation of The Introduction to the Book of the Sunan by Al-Baihaqi)
- Risalah Fil-Jihad (A Treatise on Jihad)
Death
- Died on Thursday, the 26th of Sha'ban, in the year 747 A.H., aged seventy-four years
- Had become blind in the latter years of his life### Introduction to the Book
- The book aims to record the creation of all things, including the Throne and the Kursi, the heavens and the Earth, and the events surrounding the Prophets.
- The author seeks to provide a detailed account of the creation of the universe, the stories of the Prophets, and the events that occurred until the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Creation of the Universe
- The Throne is the ceiling of all created things, and everything beneath it, including the Earth and all that exists between them, is under Allah's Dominion and Power.
- The scholars of Islam agree that Allah created the heavens and the Earth and all that lies between them in six days, as proven by the Noble Qur'an.
- There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding whether the days mentioned in the Qur'an are like Earthly days or equivalent to a thousand years.
The Creation of the Pen and the Throne
- The majority of scholars believe that the Throne was created before the Pen.
- The hadeeth narrated by Imam Ahmad, Abu Dawood, and At-Tirmidhi states that the first thing Allah created was the Pen, which was then commanded to write.
- The hadeeth of 'Imran Ibn Husain states that Allah's Throne was over the water, and He wrote everything in the Tablet before creating the heavens and the Earth.
Description of the Throne and the Kursi
- The Throne is referred to in the Qur'an as the "Owner of high ranks and degrees, the Owner of the Throne" (Soorah Ghafir 40:15).
- The Throne is described as being above the heavens and the Earth, and is borne by angels.
- The distance between the two sides of the Throne is said to be fifty thousand years, and its breadth is also fifty thousand years.
- The Throne is not a circular heaven that encompasses the world, but rather a seat with legs that is borne by the angels.
The Kursi
- The Kursi is mentioned in the Qur'an as the "Lord of the Supreme Throne" (Soorah Al-Mu'minoon 23:116).
- The Kursi is described as being above the heavens and the Earth, and is surrounded by angels who glorify the praises of Allah.
The Relationship between the Throne and the Kursi
- The Throne and the Kursi are not the same thing, but are related in that the Kursi is above the Throne.
- The distance between the Throne and the Kursi is not specified in the text.
The Inhabitants of Paradise
- The inhabitants of Al-Firdaws, the highest level of Paradise, listen to the groaning of the Throne, which is its glorification and extolling of Allah.
- The Throne of the Most Beneficent shook due to the death of Sa'd Ibn Mu'adh.
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