ʿAlī b. al-Jaʿd b. ʿUbayd

Ibn Saʿd was a prolific Islamic scholar and historian, best known for his work 'Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir' (The Book of the Major Classes), which is a crucial source for early Islamic history and the biographies of Muhammad's companions. His extensive compilation provides a detailed account of the lives, deeds, and genealogies of notable figures in the Islamic community, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and historians. His meticulous approach to collecting and documenting historical...See more