Hadith as Scripture: Discussions on the Authority of Prophetic Traditions in Islam

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 224 pages
• Published by: Palgrave Macmillan May 13, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0230605354
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0230605350
• Book Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 12 ounces

Product Description


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. 

Book Description
This work explores the earliest extant discussions on the authority of the Hadith in Islam and compares them with contemporary debates. 

Reader Reviews
This is a very informative study and explanation on the subject of Hadith. As a relatively new Hispanic Muslim, I am very interested in learning all I can about my religion and the Sunnah of the Prophet,(PBH) I found the background history and process of selecting and verifying sound and weak Hadiths very usefull. A great scholarly effort. As with every thing we read, the intention in the journey of learning and discovery is the most important factor in determining the " amount of benefit we can obtain from such journey.