Books of biographies and histories of the prominent scholars and Companions

Question:
And if Shaytan... may Allah... I hope that regarding your case you will encourage your young people to protect the histories of these prominent figures and scholars.

Answer:
Al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya by Ibn Kathir, and Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by Imam al-Dhahabi. Specifically regarding the Companions, there is al-Isabah by Ibn Hajar in biographies of the Companions. There is also al-Isti'ab in biographies of the Companions by Ibn 'Abd al-Barr. And there is Usd al-Ghaba in biographies of the Companions by Ibn al-Athir; these contain biographies of the Companions.
As for general biographies, it is like what I mentioned to you in Al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya by Ibn Kathir, and Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by al-Dhahabi, and others. No, the advice—may Allah guide him—is to say to him: You are a companion to the father, and you have transgressed against the father, and it is your right upon me that I clarify this matter to you, and may Allah guide you and benefit you with my advice. No, this is good. Yes. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions.