Islamic Scholars and Imams — Biography Books on Ibn Majah, Abu Dawood and More

Islamic scholar books tell the lives of the imams who preserved, taught and explained the religion. Each title here is an English biography, from the hadith compilers to the early scholars of Madinah, with fast UK delivery from Darussalam UK.

Hadith compilers

The Biography of Imaam ibn Maajah and The Biography of Imam Abu Dawood cover two scholars whose Sunan collections are among the six major books of hadith. The Biography of Imam Az-Zuhri follows an early scholar of hadith from the generation after the Companions.

Scholars of Madinah, Makkah and Yemen

Imam Saeed bin Musayyab was a leading scholar of Madinah in the generation after the Companions. Imam Sufyan Ibn Uyaynah taught hadith in Makkah, and Imam Shawkani was a scholar from Yemen.

A just ruler

Golden Stories of Umar ibn Abdul Azeez tells the story of the Umayyad caliph remembered for his justice. For more lives to read, see our biography books, hadith collection and Islamic history books.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the scholars in these books?

They include Imam Ibn Majah, Imam Abu Dawood, Imam Az-Zuhri, Imam Saeed bin Musayyab, Imam Sufyan Ibn Uyaynah and Imam Shawkani, plus the caliph Umar ibn Abdul Azeez.

Do you have a biography of Imam Ibn Majah?

Yes. The Biography of Imaam ibn Maajah is in stock in English.

Do you have books on the hadith compilers?

Yes. Biographies of Imam Ibn Majah and Imam Abu Dawood are here, and their Sunan collections are in our hadith books.

Do you have biographies of the Companions?

Yes. See our Companions of the Prophet collection for their lives.

Do you deliver these books across the UK?

Yes. Darussalam UK delivers across the UK, and delivery options are shown at checkout.