Al-Haytham ibn 'Adi (734 - 822) was an Islamic historian and scholar, recognized for his systematic organization of historical narratives (akhbar). His methodologies and classifications had a significant impact on the field of Islamic historiography, influencing later historians such as al-Tabari and al-Baladhuri. Despite some critiques regarding his use of isnād (chains of transmission), his works, including "Tabaqat man rawa 'an al-Nabi" and "Kitab Tarikh al-Ashraf," remain important references in historical studies. Al-Haytham's contributions to documenting Islamic history have been widely acknowledged in academic circles.
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