Hadith :
Brown, Jonathan
Hadith : Muhammad's legacy in the medieval and modern world Jonathan A. C. Brown. - Second edition. Revised edition. - Oxford One Worls - xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Foundations of Islam . - Foundations of Islam. .
Originally published in 2009.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [322]-337) and index.
"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."--Publisher.
9781851686964
2017393789
Hadith--History.
Islamic law--History.
Hadith--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History.
Hadith--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BP136 BRO / .B76 2018
BP 236 BRO
Hadith : Muhammad's legacy in the medieval and modern world Jonathan A. C. Brown. - Second edition. Revised edition. - Oxford One Worls - xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Foundations of Islam . - Foundations of Islam. .
Originally published in 2009.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [322]-337) and index.
"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."--Publisher.
9781851686964
2017393789
Hadith--History.
Islamic law--History.
Hadith--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History.
Hadith--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BP136 BRO / .B76 2018
BP 236 BRO