IBNE HISHAM’S “AL-MAGHAZI”: ITS METHODOLOGY AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Among the books of Seerat, “Seerat Ibne Hisham” is ranked very high. Although Ibne Hisham is not as such the author of this book, yet he has refined it and presented it in an abridged form. In fact, the authorship of this book can be attributed to both Ibne Ishaque and Ibne Hisham. This book enjoyed enduring fame and reputation and passage of time did not detract anything from its value. Its significance as a reliable source of Seerat will survive for ever. This research paper contains discussion about the personality of the author, the book “Seerat Ibn-Hisham” and its methodology.