el-Medaini

Al-Mada'ini, a historian, primarily focused on the Umayyad and early Abbasid periods. Known for his detailed accounts and narratives, he shed light on political, social, and cultural aspects of his time. His works often included intricately detailed accounts of battles, significant events, and biographies of prominent figures from these eras. His method of history writing involved collecting and critically assessing various reports and testimonies, a technique that was meticulous for his time.