num_pages: 320
description: Contrary to popular opinion the bulk of Islamic law does not come from the Quran but rather from hadith first-hand reports of the prophet Muhammads 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 Hadith is perfectly suited to students scholars and the general reader interested in this critical element of Islam.Jonathan A.C. Brown is Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies University of Washington Seattle. He is the author of A Very Short Introduction.
language: English
title: Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World
publisher: Oneworld Publications