Sayf b. ʿUmar al-Ḍabbī al-Asadī

Sayf Ibn Cumar was a historian and hadith narrator known for his contributions to Islamic history, particularly the Ridda wars and the early Islamic conquests. His works, although controversial among scholars for their reliability, provide a detailed account of the period. He is most noted for his compilation of historical narratives, which have been used by later historians to construct the history of early Islam. His methodology and narrative style have been subjects of extensive study and deb...See more