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Hadith : Muhammad's legacy in the medieval and modern world Jonathan A. C. Brown.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Foundations of IslamPublication details: Oxford One WorlsEdition: Second edition; Revised editionDescription: xiii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781851686964
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • BP 236 BRO 23
LOC classification:
  • BP136 BRO .B76 2018
Summary: "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.
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BP 236 BRO Hadith :

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.

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