Ibn Shaker Al-Kutbi's 'Fawat al-Wafayat wa al-Faharis' is an essential biographical dictionary in Islamic history, serving as a significant supplement to Ibn Khallikan's renowned 'Wafayat al-A'yan'. This multi-volume work meticulously chronicles the lives of prominent figures from various fields, including scholars, rulers, poets, and mystics, who lived up to the 8th century AH. The inclusion of comprehensive indices ('al-Faharis') greatly enhances its utility, allowing researchers and readers to navigate its vast content with ease. Edited by the esteemed Dr. Ihsan Abbas, this edition from Dar Sader ensures scholarly precision and accessibility for students and historians of the Islamic world, offering invaluable insights into the intellectual and social fabric of medieval Islamic society.