Biographies of the Four Imams


Biographies of the Four Imams

Question: What are the best biographies of the Four Imams in English?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

The best biographies of the Four Imams in English are found in many sources, and all are very useful. One of the best is the book The Four Imams Their Lives, Works and Their Schools of Thought by Muhammad Abu Zahra:

https://www.amazon.com/Imams-Their-Lives-Schools-Thought/dp/1870582411/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=abu+zahra&qid=1595699888&s=books&sr=1-1

I pray this helps.

[Ustadh] Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language