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, An Introduction is perfectly suited to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in this critical element of Islam.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World (The Foundations of Islam). To get started finding Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World (The Foundations of Islam), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
322
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Release
2017
ISBN
1786073080
Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World (The Foundations of Islam)
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, An Introduction is perfectly suited to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in this critical element of Islam.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World (The Foundations of Islam). To get started finding Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World (The Foundations of Islam), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.