ʿAbd al-Ṣamad b. ʿAbd al-Wahhāb b. Abīʾl-Ḥasan Muḥammad b. Hibat Allāh b. ʿAbd Allāh b. al-Ḥusayn Amīn al-Dīn Abūʾl-Yaman b. ʿAsākir al-Dimashqī nazīl Makka (al-mutawaffā: 686 H)

Abu Yaman Ibn Casakir was a distinguished historian and hadith scholar from Damascus who later resided in Mecca. He is renowned for his meticulous collection and preservation of hadiths, contributing significantly to Islamic historiography. His works are celebrated for their accuracy and depth, serving as crucial references for scholars in Islamic studies. Among his notable contributions is his dedication to compiling biographies and histories, which have been instrumental in understanding the I...See more