Scholars of Najd over eight centuries, 6 volumes by Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Bassam

A historical encyclopedia, O mother, in which its author exerted scientific effort, and rare historical investigations, as he dedicated — may Allah have mercy on him — all his activities and free time to collecting its materials. He visited the Dar al-Kutub al-Misriyya in Cairo, the Zahiriya Library in Damascus, and spent days in the Medina Library, Taif, and libraries in Riyadh, Qassim, Zubair, and other private libraries of scholars and students of knowledge in Hejaz and Najd. He also researched and investigated old papers, legal documents, and preserved deeds held by their owners or in Sharia courts in various Najd regions, in order to verify facts and reach news of the near and far, the famous and the obscure among scholars, and their scientific آثار and their students. So, he — may Allah preserve him — by authoring this valuable book, was the first winner in the long-term scientific race, which covered all the cities of Najd, and even the neighboring regions, such as the Eastern Province and Zubair. In short, the esteemed author dedicated a large part of his scientific activity, perseverance, and patience to investigation and scrutiny until this beautiful form and successful presentation were produced, which will remain — over the days — as pure tables and rich sources for researchers, especially about Najdi scholars, providing pure references and abundant sources to draw from, benefit from when needed, reviewing, and studying the history of these famous and obscure scholars. As for the information he gathered related to the genealogy of the people of Najd, it is — without doubt — of great value, worthy of attention both in collection and publication.