Publisher's Synopsis
The current volume is a translation of a series of articles on virtually all aspects of hadith. It begins with the role of hadith vis-á-vis the Qur'an, and Shï'ï and Sunni collections of hadith, and then delves into the various topics and applications of hadith, such as theology, ethics, mysticism, and history. Both classical and modern methods of analysing the authenticity of hadith are discussed in this comprehensive volume which provides essential information on this important source of Islamic thought.
