the project itself, the books it comprises, the method of critical editing and verification, and a list of the contributors.

5. We thank everyone who played a part in bringing this blessed scholarly work to completion, and we invite anyone who has a useful suggestion or piece of advice that could further refine and perfect it to get in touch with us.

May Allah bless and grant peace to our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions.

Bakr ibn ʿAbd Allah Abū Zayd