"The History of the Prophets and Kings" also known as "Tarikh al-Tabari" and "History of Tabari" is a monumental historical work by the Persian scholar Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari. This extensive chronicle, written in Arabic in the early 10th century, stands as one of the most significant sources for understanding the early history of Islam and the Middle East. The Author: Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari (839–923 CE) was ...