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

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...

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Main Author: Juynboll, G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1983.
In:Year: 1983
Series/Journal:Cambridge studies in Islamic civilization
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hadith / History 650-850
Further subjects:B Hadith ; History
B Islam. Hadith++- Critical studies
B Hadith History
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Print version: 9780521253826
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Summary: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.
A tentative chronology of the origins of Muslim tradition -- The role of qāḍīs in the spreading of traditions -- The man kadhaba tradition and the prohibition of lamenting the dead. An investigation into mutawātir traditions -- An appraisal of muslim ḥadīth criticism. Rijāl works as depositories of transmitters' names -- 'Accepting traditions means knowing the men'
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ISBN:0511752156
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511752155