An Introduction to Hadith |
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| Author:
| Görke, Andreas |
| Series title: | The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7486-9189-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2020 |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $125.00 |
Book Description:
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Did you know that hadiths - the reports of the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad - form the backbone of Islamic religious, legal and ethical thought? Although the Qur'an was always considered to be the most authoritative source, it is in fact the hadith that had the largest impact on what Muslims considered to be desirable behaviour and thought. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of hadith. It explains how hadiths emerged, how they were transmitted,...
More DescriptionDid you know that hadiths - the reports of the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad - form the backbone of Islamic religious, legal and ethical thought? Although the Qur'an was always considered to be the most authoritative source, it is in fact the hadith that had the largest impact on what Muslims considered to be desirable behaviour and thought. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of hadith. It explains how hadiths emerged, how they were transmitted, and how Islamic thought and hadith influenced each other.