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?Ad?th as Scripture: Discussions on the Authority of Prophetic Traditions in Islam 2008 Edition
Contributor(s): Musa, A. (Author)

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ISBN: 0230605354     ISBN-13: 9780230605350
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
OUR PRICE: $104.49  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2008
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Annotation: This work explores the earliest extant discussions on the authority of the Hadith in Islam and compares them with contemporary debates. These lively and often polemical debates are mostly popular discussions in which Muslims from different backgrounds and cultures participate--making this topic relevant to Muslims in their daily lives, as well as a question of academic interest. This is the first study to take into account both the earliest and most recent discussions of the oral tradition of the prophet Muhammad. The book also includes the first Western language translation of al-Shafi'i's "Kitab Jima' al-'Ilm, "which articulates arguments that were critical in establishing the position of the Hadith in mainstream Islam.

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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam - Koran & Sacred Writings
- Religion | Islam - Theology
- Religion | Islam - Rituals & Practice
Dewey: 297.124
LCCN: 2007041183
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 8.6" L (0.85 lbs) 218 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
- Cultural Region - Middle East
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Chronicle of Higher Education 08/08/2008 pg. 18
 
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This work explores the earliest extant discussions on the authority of the Hadith in Islam and compares them with contemporary debates. These lively and often polemical debates are mostly popular discussions in which Muslims from different backgrounds and cultures participate - making this topic relevant to Muslims in their daily lives, as well as a question of academic interest. What makes this book unique is that it is the first study to take into account both the earliest and most recent discussions of the oral tradition of the prophet Muhammad. The book also includes the first Western language translation of al-Shafi'i's Kitab Jima' al-'Ilm, which articulates arguments that were critical in establishing the position of the Hadith in mainstream Islam.
 
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