
Hadith
Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World
Jonathan A. C. Brown(Author)
Oneworld Publications (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. June 2009
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-85168-696-4 (ISBN)
Description
Contrary to popular opinion, the bulk of Islamic law does not come from the Qur'an but rather from hadith, first-hand reports of the prophet Muhammad's words and deeds, passed from generation to generation. However, with varying accounts often only committed to paper a century after the death of Muhammad, Islamic scholars, past and present, have been faced with complex questions of historical authenticity. Informative and accessible, this wide-ranging introduction provides a detailed exploration of the collection and criticism of hadith and examines the controversy surrounding its role in modern Islam. Complete with a glossary, extensive bibliography, and helpful diagrams, "Hadith: An Introduction" is perfectly suited to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in this critical element of Islam.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 146 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-696-4 (9781851686964)
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Person
Jonathan A.C. Brown is Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Washington, Seattle. He is the author of Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction.