History of Islam: Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) and Khulafae Rashidin

by Muhammad Omor Faruq and Mahfuzur Rahman Akahnda, Dhaka: Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), 2014, Pp.332, ISBN: 978-984-8471-23-4

Abstract

History is the scientific study of human affairs. In this regard, Allah has taught us that the study of history and obtaining lessons from it are essential for the success of mankind in this world and in the hereafter. The events of past nations remind us that some nations were destroyed as a result of their bad deeds whilst others attained success on account of their good deeds. By studying Islamic history man finds himself constantly in the company of Prophets, kings, conquerors, friends of Allah and scholars, as well as men of knowledge, wisdom, and excellence. Man can easily save himself from the mistakes committed by great rulers, military commanders, and thinkers. No other study has the benefit of filling the heart with so much joy and happiness and equipping one with so many benefits without causing boredom or a headache. However, Islamic history throws a flood of light on every stage of the Islamic world, nay of the whole world. When the whole world was steeped in vice and superstition, when the people of the globe were groaning under the pangs of oppression and tyranny and when chaos and confusion were the order of the day, Islam has become as a torch-bearer of peace and civilization. Islamic history is the history of Prophets, Muslim rulers, conquerors, friends of Allah and scholars, as well as the history of men of knowledge, wisdom, and excellence. Therefore, nobody can deny the urgent need of the study of Islamic history.