The Men of Madinah Vol 2This is a translation of volume five of Ibn Sads Kitab at Tabaqat al Kabir. This concentrates on the Tabiun the generation after the Companions (RA) who lived in Madina itself. The study of Madina in this early period assumes great importance as it is well known that the first three generations after the Prophet (SAAS) are considered to be the best generations, and the school of the people of Madina was known to be the soundest of schools. This is