Al-Tabari

Al-Tabari was a prominent 9th-century Persian historian, theologian, and Quranic commentator. He is best known for his work, "History of the Prophets and Kings," which is a comprehensive chronicle of Islamic history and the ancient world, tracing events from creation to his own time. Al-Tabari's writings provide critical insights into early Islamic society, politics, and culture. His detailed accounts and interpretations of historical events and religious texts have made him a key figure in Islamic scholarship and a valuable source for understanding the historical context of the Islamic world.