Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya

Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya (The Beginning and the End) is a comprehensive historical and mythical chronicle written by the Islamic scholar Ibn Kathir. It covers the creation of the universe, the history of humanity from Adam onwards, and the stories of prophets, including Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions. The work combines historical narration with religious interpretation, aiming to provide a broad understanding of spiritual and worldly history from an Islamic perspective. Its detailed storytelling seeks to educate readers about faith, history, and morals, emphasizing the divine plan behind human events and spiritual truths.