Seerat Ibn-e-Kathir | Urdu Seerah by Imam Ibn Kathir

Seerat Ibn-e-Kathir — The Prophet's Biography from Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah

Imam Ibn Kathir (701–774 AH), one of the greatest scholars of Islamic history, compiled Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah — a monumental 14-volume work spanning from the creation of the world to the Tatar invasions of Baghdad. Seerat Ibn-e-Kathir is the Seerah portion of this masterpiece, presenting the complete biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with unmatched authenticity and scholarly rigor.

About the Book

• Extracted from Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah — one of the most authoritative works in Islamic history
• Events arranged in precise chronological and year-wise order
• Contains rare biographical details not found in other Seerah books
• Includes classical Arabic poetry adapted into Urdu by Maulana Hidayatullah Nadwi
• Sub-titles and explanatory notes added by the translator for clarity
• Published in 3 volumes with premium printing by Maktaba Quddusia, Lahore

About the Author — Imam Ibn Kathir ﷫

Hafiz Ibn Kathir was a distinguished hadith scholar, Quranic commentator, jurist, and historian. A student of the legendary Ibn Taymiyyah, he dedicated his life to teaching, issuing fatawa, and compiling works that remain authoritative references in Islamic scholarship to this day. His Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah are among the most widely studied classical Islamic texts worldwide.

About the Urdu Adaptation

The Urdu adaptation was undertaken by Maulana Hidayatullah Nadwi, who rendered the Arabic text into accessible, literary Urdu while preserving the scholarly depth of the original. This edition was first published in 1996 by Maktaba Quddusia — the publishing house founded by Maulana Abdul Khaliq Quddusi Shaheed — and continues to be a treasured resource for students, scholars, and lovers of Seerah literature across Pakistan.

Why Read Seerat Ibn-e-Kathir?

• Authentic, hadith-based biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• Ideal for students of Islamic history, Seerah, and classical scholarship
• A reliable reference for researchers and educators
• A meaningful gift for Muslims seeking to deepen their knowledge of the Prophet's life
• Published by one of Pakistan's most trusted Islamic publishers