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Volume 1: The Prophets and the Kings begins with a narrative of the creation of the world according to Islamic tradition and continues with a detailed account of the histories of various prophets, kings, and empires. The volume includes:
Creation and Early Prophecies: Descriptions of the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, and the earliest prophetic figures from the Islamic perspective.
The Prophets of Israel: The histories of prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, as well as their communities, are covered in this volume.
Other Civilizations: The histories of ancient kingdoms and civilizations, including the Egyptians, Persians, and Romans, are examined alongside the prophetic narratives.
Prophet Muhammad's Ancestors: The volume also touches on the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), tracing his ancestry through historical figures in pre-Islamic Arabia.
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Volume: 1
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publishing Year: 1989
ISBN: 978-0887063443
Pages: 314