In the 7th century CE, Islam emerged as a major force in the Arabian Peninsula. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Mecca in 570 CE and received his first revelation from Allah (God) through the angel Gabriel. The Quran, which is considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was written in Arabic.
This is widely considered the most authoritative work on the subject. It spans over 700 pages and details the Arab world from pre-Islamic times to the modern era. Availability: You can find the digital version on the Internet Archive history of arab in urdu pdf