What is the largest readable encyclopedia-book- on the Prophet's biography?
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Books of Seerah (Prophetic biography) differ according to their compilation, importance, and the authenticity of their contents. Some compile accounts of the Seerah without scrutiny, such as "Al-Rawd al-Unuf," "Subul al-Huda wa al-Rashad," and "Al-Seerah al-Halabiyyah." Among the best books in terms of concern for authenticity are "Zad al-Ma'ad" by Ibn al-Qayyim and "Al-Seerah al-Nabawiyyah" by Ibn Kathir, in addition to the works of Dr. Akram Diya al-Umari and Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri, which are considered among the most important writings.
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