Authentic books on Stories of the Prophets (alaihimus salaam) and Seerah

Q: Do you have any history books on Islam (be it Stories of the Prophets alayhis salam, or just general history books on Islam)? On top of reading Bahisthi zewar, I'd like to learn more about the history of Islam and stories of the prophets Alayhis salam so I'd like to know the names of a few books that I can read.

Also do you know any authentic books about the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? And books about the Sahabbah radiyallah anhum?

These books can be in Urdu or English but preferably English and length comprehensive books I would prefer. 

A: With regards to Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) Hafiz Ibnu Kathir (rahimahullah) has a kitaab "Stories of the Prophets (alaihimus salaam)" and regarding the seerat of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Moulana Idrees Kandhelwi (rahimahullah) has a kitaab "Seeratul Mustafa".

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)