b. al-ʿImād al-Ḥanbalī

Ibn Cimad was a distinguished historian and biographer within the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence. He is best known for his work, 'Shadharat al-Dhahab fi Akhbar man Dhahab,' a comprehensive chronicle of Islamic history spanning from the time of the Prophet Muhammad until Ibn Cimad's era. This work is celebrated for its detailed accounts of scholars, rulers, and significant figures in the Islamic world, providing valuable insights into the socio-political and religious landscape of his ti...See more