Can one read the Tārīkh-e-Islām of Akbar Shāh Khān Najībābādī?
Question
Assalamualaikum
(1) Are the islamic history books written by akbar shah najeebabadi
reliable?? Can a non aalim and layman like me read his books on islamic
history??
I have read on wikipedia about him that he became a follower of qadiyani
for few years. This creates doubts in my mind about his reliability. I
hope you will guide me.
(2) Please give names of some reliable books on islamic history. If
possible, please provide the links where I may download such books as
you have done in many of your answers on askimam website.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu 'alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
1. The book Tārīkh-e-Islam of Akbar Shah Najeebabadi should be avoided. It has many historical errors.[1]
2. You may read the following books on Islamic history:
Hayat al-Sahabah by Moulana Yusuf Khandhelwi
Saviours of Islamic Spirit by Moulana Abu Hasan Ali Nadwi
Seerat al-Mustafa by Moulana Idrees Khandelwi
Stories of the Prophets by Shaykh Hifzur Rahman Seoharvi
The Mahjjah website is filled with authentic and reliable historical books and articles.
Books/Articles written by Dr Ali al-Sallabi.
The History of Islam by Qadi Zayn al-Abidin & Mufti Intizamullah Akbarabadi.
And Allah Ta'āla Knows Best
Usaamah Dadipatel.
Student Darul Iftaa
Eshowe, South Africa.
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
[1] There was no scrutiny of reliability of reports as a result there are a number of inaccuracies that slipped through. Further, since nothing is referenced it is impossible to ascertain what sources were used.
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- Eshowe, South Africa
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- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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