The Development of Early Sunnite Hadith Criticism: The Taqdima of Ibn Abi Hatim Al-Razi (240/854-327/938) (Islamic History and Civilization) [Hardcover]

Eerik Dickinson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Islamic History and Civilization | Publication Date: November 15, 2001

"Hadith" are the documents recording the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. Originally an enormous and amorphous corpus, Muslim scholars of the third/ninth century separated the "hadith" they regarded as true from those they held to be forgeries, producing collection of "hadith" which still command the respect of Muslims today. Ibn Abi hatim al-Razi (240/854-327/938) was one of the most prominent exponents and practitioners of "hadith" criticism. He left a copious written legacy, including his famous "Taqdima", a biographical dictionary of the early "hadith" critics. The "Taqdima" reveals Ibn Abi Hatims's vision of the critic and gives insight into the mechanism of "hadith" criticism. It also provides a platform for the examination of the basic intellectual orientation of the "hadith" critics and their conflicts with their opponents.

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'..".this work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of early ?ad?th" criticism. It should prove an important tool for any student of Islam who is well-acquainted with biographical sources and who understands the importance of ?ad?th "authentication.'
Ashraf Makadam, "The Muslim World Book Reviews, 2003.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 146 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (November 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004118055
• ISBN-13: 978-9004118058
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,250,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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