Hadith Muhammads Legacy In The Medieval And Modern World

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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, this work is perfectly suited to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in this critical element of Islam. --

subjects: Islamisk rätt,  Islamic law,  11.82 Islamic traditional literature,  Hadith,  Historia,  !!!GESPERRT!!!Hadith,  Criticism, interpretation,  History,  Religious life, islam,  Islam, doctrines