Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World - Hardcover

Brown, Jonathan A.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851686967 ISBN 13: 9781851686964

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2009

Synopsis

Central to Islamic practice and law, the term hadith is applied to first-hand reports of the Prophet Muhammad's words and deeds, passed from generation to generation. Informative and accessible, this wide-ranging introduction provides a detailed exploration of their collection, historical authenticity, and 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.

About this title

About the Author

Jonathan A.C. Brown is Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Washington, Seattle. He is the author of Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction.

Review

"A comprehensive study of the scholarship throughout Islamic history dealing with the Traditions of the Prophet. A synthesis of critical analysis and informed understanding that presents a significant new perspective on a much-debated subject."

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1851686967
• ISBN 13: 9781851686964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320