Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World 2011 Paperback
$ 10.56
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Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World 2011 Paperback. In this wide-ranging introduction, Jonathan A. C. Brown explores the collection and criticism of hadith, and the controversy surrounding its role in modern Islam. Contrary to popular opinion, the bulk of Islamic law does not come from the Quran but 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. In this wide-ranging introduction, Jonathan A. C. Brown explores the collection and criticism of hadith, and the controversy surrounding its role in modern Islam. This edition, revised and updated with additional case studies and attention to the very latest scholarship, also features a new chapter on how hadiths have been used politically, both historically and in the Arab Spring and its aftermath. Informative and accessible, it is perfectly suited to students, scholars and general readers interested in this critical element of Islam. Additional notes: I am not a professional book grader or appraiser—descriptions are based on my best effort to describe the condition accurately. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or requests for additional information or photos. Each listing contains pictures of the actual item(s) you will receive. All proceeds from this listing and store benefit the Friends of the Washougal Community Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. All reasonable offers are considered. If there is no offer option then the listing is already at the lowest price we will accept for the listing. All items ship via USPS Media Mail in tight bubble mailers; exceptions for rare/expensive books will be noted. Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts.
