The Social Status of the Preacher in Al-Hafezh Al-Dhahabi's Book "Biographies of Prominent Nobles "

Abstract

Biographies are among the most important research sources to retrieve the history of preachers, and benefit from their experiences, sermons, and relationship with others. The book 'Biographies of Prominent Nobles “is one of the most prominent of these works, which includes many preachers' biographies.

 The researcher has tried to highlight the high social status of the preachers through ought this book, the great impacts they had on rulers who have shown their appreciation and have assigned appropriate positions to them; as well as what preachers have acquired of high level of confidence among scholars in addition to the special social status among the public. The scientific, moral and worship aspects have a great impact and role in winning the confidence of the rulers, scholars, and the public. The book still needs further research and studies on Da`wa for all the benefits it can offer in this regard.