The Integrity of the Qur'an
Sunni and Shi'i Historical Narratives
1st Edition
Published on 31. July 2024
280 pages
978-1-4744-6225-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book investigates Muslim narratives on Qur?anic distortion through a meticulous analysis of hadith. Using isnad-cum-matn analysis, Seyfeddin Kara discovers the historical origins of this disputed claim and illuminates the dynamic interplay between Sunni and Shi?i traditionists. He demonstrates that isnad-cum-matn analysis is not only an important tool for dating hadiths but also crucial for uncovering forgeries. By identifying the individuals responsible, he provides new explanations of forgery culture in early Muslim society. Kara illuminates debates over the textual integrity and evolution of the written Qur?anic text, offering insights into the enigmatic early history of Islam. By pushing the boundaries of isnad-cum-matn analysis, this book makes methodological advancements in the study of early Islamic history and contributes to its reconstruction on the question of the canonised Qur'an's integrity.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
7 black and white illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-4744-6225-9 (9781474462259)
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