The Firsts - Urwa Ibn Az-Zubayr - Ra The First Muslim Historian

Sahih Muslim is a comprehensive collection of hadith compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj al-Naysaburi. It contains approximately 7,500 hadith narrations, divided into 56 books. The collection is valued for its rigorous verification process, where Imam Muslim categorized narrators based on their memory and character. It is one of the 'Sahihain' or the 'Two Sahihs,' along with Sahih al-Bukhari, and is a fundamental source for Islamic teachings after the Quran.

Ibn Ishaq's biography of Muhammad offers a comprehensive account of the prophet's life, from his ancestry to his prophetic mission and the establishment of the early Muslim community. The biography delves into the major events of Muhammad's life, including his birth, early years, the revelation of the Quran, his migration to Medina (the Hijra), battles, and political strategies. It also includes details about the social, cultural, and religious environment of pre-Islamic Arabia. The work incorporates both historical and legendary material, aiming to provide a thorough narrative of Muhammad's role as a prophet and leader. Despite not surviving in its original form, Ibn Ishaq's work is known through later recensions, most notably that of Ibn Hisham.

Sahih al-Bukhari is a comprehensive collection of hadiths compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari over a period of 16 years. It contains over 7,500 hadiths (with repetitions) and around 2,600 unique hadiths, organized into 97 books. The collection is highly valued for its stringent criteria for authenticity, including the requirement for a complete and unbroken chain of narrators (isnad) and the verification of each hadith against the Quran. It covers various aspects of Muslim life, including Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), prayers, and other actions of worship. The work is widely regarded as the most authentic collection of hadiths after the Quran.