Al-Muqaddimah (Prolegomena)

مقدمة ابن خلدون

A groundbreaking introduction to Ibn Khaldun's universal history, widely regarded as the first work of sociology, historiography, and philosophy of history. Ibn Khaldun analyzes the rise and fall of civilizations through his concept of asabiyyah (social cohesion), examining economics, education, urbanization, and political power. The work transcended Islamic scholarship and influenced modern Western social sciences.