Abdullah ibn Abbas (619–687 CE)

Tafsir Ibn Abbas is one of the earliest recorded exegeses of the Quran, attributed to Abdullah ibn Abbas (619–687 CE), cousin of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and one of his closest companions. Known as the 'Interpreter of the Quran', Ibn Abbas was renowned for his deep understanding of Quranic meanings, context, and the circumstances of revelation.

Ibn Kathir (1301–1373 CE)

Stories of the Prophets (Qisas al-Anbiya) by Ibn Kathir narrates the lives of all the prophets mentioned in the Quran — from Adam (AS) to Muhammad (ﷺ). It combines Quranic verses, authentic hadith, and historical accounts to present each prophet's mission, trials, and legacy.

Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari (810–870 CE)

Sahih al-Bukhari is the most authentic book after the Quran, according to the consensus of Sunni Muslim scholars. Imam al-Bukhari spent 16 years compiling over 7,000 hadith from a collection of 600,000, applying the strictest criteria of authentication. It covers all aspects of Islamic life and worship.

Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (815–875 CE)

Sahih Muslim is the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih al-Bukhari. Imam Muslim compiled approximately 7,500 hadith from 300,000 narrations over 15 years of rigorous scholarship. It is particularly noted for its meticulous organization and the completeness of its chains of narration (isnad).