Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya
# Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya

Al-Bidayah wa'an-Nihayah (Arabic: البداية والنهاية "The Beginning and the End") or Tarikh ibn Kathir ("Ibn Kathir's History") is a classic work by the Sunni scholar Ibn Kathir.

## Overview

Ibn Kathir's work is considered to be one of the most authoritative sources on Islamic history. A unique aspect of the book is that it not only deals with past events, but also mentions about future events mentioned by Muhammad. The different volumes of the book deal with the beginning of creation and the sending of man upon the earth according to Islam, the lives of the Prophets of Islam and the times of the Sahabah (Muhammad's companions) up to the 8th century. The last volume records predictions of future events such as signs of the day of judgment (Qiyamah) when Muslims believe people enter Jannah (heaven) or Jahannam (hell).

## Popularity

This book is usually used as a reference book for islamic history. Ibn Kathir was able to gather many information with reliable primary sources. This book was translated in English and later, the book was translated into many language.

