The history of Raqqa and those who lived there among the companions of the Messenger of God

Translation

The book “The History of Raqqa and Those Who Came to It Among the Companions of the Messenger of God” by Al-Qushayri Abu Ali deals with the history of the city of Raqqa and its people, including the Companions, Successors, jurists, and hadith scholars. The book mentions the biographies of a number of historical figures who lived in Raqqa, starting with the Companions such as Wabisa bin Ma’bad, all the way to the later Tabi’een and scholars. The book is part of the modern sections, and is concerned with documenting historical events and personalities associated with the city of Raqqa in early Islamic times.