ترجمة شيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية

Indeed, scholars are the lamps of this nation, illuminating its paths, clarifying its ways, and explaining its meanings. They are righteous scholars, followers of the Prophet's guidance (peace be upon him), seekers of tradition, and avoiders of innovations. At the forefront are the Companions and their successors, then those who came after them throughout the centuries. Among the most famous scholars, upon whom others depend for knowledge and understanding, is Sheikh al-Islam Ahmad ibn Abd al-Halim ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him. The book you hold is his biography written by the just Imam Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Dhahabi, may Allah have mercy on him. This biography is considered unique among his biographies as it includes descriptions of Sheikh al-Islam, his lineage, and the events that happened to him, because its narrator was his student who admired his knowledge....