The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page 42
Seal of the Prophets - Volume I 42 and Ibni Sa‘d, he has also gathered and recorded many new narrations as well, and has left behind a superbly remarkable treasure in Sīrat and history. 8 Shamā’il-e-Tirmidhī Abū ‘Īsā Muḥammad bin ‘Īsā Tirmidhī (209 A. H. – 279 A. H. ) Tirmidhī’s collection in Ḥadīth has already been mentioned in the section of Ḥadīth. However, he also wrote a separate treatise on the virtues of the Prophet sa which describes his blessed appearance, personal habits and customs in an excellent but brief manner. 9 Kitābul-Ma‘ārif ‘ Abdullāh bin Muslim bin Qutaibah (213 A. H. – 276 A. H. ) This book is comprised of Arabian history and general information about Islām, which also contains facts pertinent to the Holy Prophet sa and some of his distinct his companions. 10 Futūḥul-Buldān Abū Ja‘far Aḥmad bin Yaḥyā bin Jābir Al- Balādhurī (Died in 279 A. H. ) This book relates the victories achieved at the hands of the Holy Prophet sa and his Caliphs. It is a well-renowned book and is currently in use. 11 Kitābul-Khirāj Qāḍī Abū Yūsuf Ya‘qūb bin Ibrāhīm (Died in 182 A. H. ) Abū Yūsuf was a noteworthy jurist. He was among the distinct disciples of Imām Abū Ḥanīfah. This book elaborates the principles of the history of compulsory taxes levied by the Holy Prophet sa and his Caliphs upon conquered tribes. 12 Murūjudh-Dhahab Abul-Ḥasan ‘Alī bin Ḥusain Mas‘ūdī (Died in 346) This book commences with the historical facts of various nations and countries of the world and eventually presents an outlook on Arabian history. The work consists of Islāmic history up to the Caliphate of the Banū ‘Abbās.