Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir Volume 8
Translated by Aisha Bewley
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History is only half-written without the voices of women. Volume 8 of the Tabaqat completes the 8-volume set, detailing the lives of the female Companions and successors who met the Prophet ﷺ and transmitted the faith.
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We know the names of the Sahaba, but what about the female scholars, narrators, and leaders who built the Ummah alongside them?
The Women of Madina is dedicated to the women who met the Prophet ﷺ or transmitted hadith from him. It is a storehouse of information that proves women were not on the sidelines of Islamic history, they were at its very heart.
This is the eighth volume of Kitab at-Tabaqat al-Kabir by Muhammad ibn Sa‘d, one of the most important and earliest surviving primary sources for the study of early Islamic history. The series is a meticulously preserved record of the lineages, characters, and contributions of the men and women who built the foundational community of Islam.
This collection is masterfully translated by the renowned Aisha Bewley, whose work is celebrated for retaining the technical nuances of the original Arabic while providing a flowing and clear narrative for the lay reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this too academic for a general reader?
While it is a scholarly text, Aisha Bewley’s translation is specifically designed to be readable and engaging, focusing on the narrative rather than technical terminology.
Is the translation reliable?
Aisha Bewley is a world-renowned, award-winning translator with decades of experience in bringing classical Arabic texts to the English-speaking world.
Does it include the chains of narration (isnad)?
No, this abridged version focuses on the core text to ensure a smooth reading experience while maintaining historical integrity.
Why should I buy Ibn Sa‘d’s books over a modern history book?
Because Ibn Sa‘d was writing within a few generations of the events themselves, these books give you a flavour that modern books simply cannot come close to. This is the raw primary source that will take you back to those foundational years of pure Islam.
Is this just about the wives of the Prophet ﷺ?
No. While it includes the Mothers of the Believers, it also covers hundreds of other female Companions and successors.
How is this book different from modern books on Sahabiyat?
This is a primary source written over 1,000 years ago. It gives you the raw and authentic biographical details on hundreds of women of Islam.
Is it a full translation?
This is an abridged translation that focuses on the biographical content to make it readable and engaging.
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