Abu al-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzi (d. 597 AH / 1200 CE) was a renowned scholar from Baghdad, known for his vast contributions to Islamic sciences including Hadith, Tafsir, Fiqh, and history. He authored hundreds of works and was praised by scholars like al-Dhahabi for his deep knowledge, eloquence, and ability to distinguish authentic narrations from weak ones.

He was also a powerful preacher and writer who addressed social and moral issues in society. In this book, he tackles misconceptions about race and emphasizes that true honor in Islam is based on piety, not skin color.