Muslim tradition : studies in chronology, provenance, and authorship of early ḥadīth

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Muslim tradition : studies in chronology, provenance, and authorship of early ḥadīth

G.H.A. Juynboll

(Cambridge studies in Islamic civilization)

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Reprint. Originally published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1983

Includes bibliographical references (p. [244]-253) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In Muslim Tradition G. H. A. Juynboll undertakes a broad-ranging review of the closely linked questions of date, authorship and origin of hadiths, i.e. the traditions of the prophet. Hadiths, which record the sayings and deeds of the prophet Muhammad, are central to Islamic teaching and beliefs and command a respect in the Islamic world second only to the Qur'an. The question of when, how and where particular hadiths came into existence is basic to the understanding of the formative period of Islam. This statement of a sceptical position, which can be visualized as located between, on the one hand, the orthodox Muslim view and, on the other, that of Western scholars, uses all the rich material available and explores the possibilities it opens up. The book faces major issues and reaches conclusions which may provide a basis for future debate in which, it is hoped, both Muslim and Western scholars will participate.

Table of Contents

  • 1. A tentative chronology of the origins of Muslim
  • 2. The role of qadis in the spreading of traditions
  • 3. The man kadhaba tradition and the prohibition of lamenting the dead. An investigation into mutawatir traditions
  • 4. An appraisal of Muslim hadith criticism. Rijal works as depositories of transmitters' names
  • 5. 'Accepting the traditions means knowing the men'.

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  • NCID
    BA65965130
  • ISBN
    • 0521253829
  • LCCN
    82019778
  • Country Code
    xx
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Pages/Volumes
    viii, 273 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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