Illuminating The Darkness: The Virtues Of Blacks And Abyssinians By Al Allamah Abul-Faraj Ibn Al Jawzi

Despite its brief length, this book seeks to present a clear and factual description of what transpired in Karbala, without the extra fabrications seen in lengthier versions. The author believes that through reading this book, readers will be able to better grasp the genuine happenings of that period.

"When speaking of Ibn al-Jawz, al-Dhahab described him as a renowned scholar and a source of pride for Baghdad. Many admired his vast understanding of Islamic subjects such as interpretation (tafsr), Islamic law (fiqh), Hadith, and history. He was particularly adept at comprehending Hadith and discriminating between authentic and bogus versions. He was also recognized for his eloquence and was well-liked during his lifetime.

Ibn al-Jawz, the book's author, stated that he once encountered several decent Ethiopian (abash) individuals who were depressed because of their dark skin tone. He emphasized to them that a person's good acts, not their beauty, are what genuinely count. He published this book to highlight the values and accomplishments of numerous abash and black people, demonstrating that their value is not dictated by their skin color.