Written by the renowned Egyptian historian Taqi al-Din Ahmad al-Maqrizi, 'Ittiʿāẓ al-ḥunafāʾ' is a seminal work on the history of the Fatimid Caliphate. This comprehensive chronicle provides a meticulous, year-by-year narrative of the Fatimid rulers, their political intrigues, court life, and religious significance. Al-Maqrizi's text is an indispensable primary source, offering profound insights into the political, social, and economic landscape of Egypt and North Africa during this pivotal era. The title itself suggests the work's purpose: to draw valuable lessons from the annals of history.