Hadith: Muhammad's legacy in the medieval and modern world
Hadith: Muhammad's legacy in the medieval and modern world. 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.
The only reader-friendly introduction to hadithForfattere: Jonathan A. C. Brown | Utgave: ukjent |
Språk: Engelsk | Sidetall: 304 |
ISBN: 9781851686636 | Vekt: 549 g |
Forlag: Oneworld Publications | Innbinding: Heftet |
Utgitt: 2009 | Veil. pris: 0 kr |