Publisher's Synopsis
""Traditions of Islam: An Introduction to the Study of the Hadith Literature"" by Alfred Guillaume is a comprehensive guide to the Hadith literature, which is a collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad that serve as a major source of Islamic law and morality. The book provides an overview of the history and development of Hadith literature and its role in shaping Islamic thought and practice. It also delves into the methodology of Hadith scholarship, including the science of Hadith criticism and authentication. The author discusses the major collections of Hadith and their compilers, as well as the various genres and types of Hadith. The book also explores the role of Hadith in contemporary Islamic thought and the challenges posed by modernity and its impact on traditional Islamic scholarship. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of Islamic studies, as well as anyone interested in understanding the rich intellectual and cultural heritage of Islam.1924. This work deals with and explains a great branch of Muhammadan literature which stands beside the Quaran as a source of Muslim belief and practice. It was odd that no other books were published in the English language that discussed the traditions of Islam, because the everyday life of Muslims throughout the world is governed and directed by these traditions. Contents: evolution of Hadith; Umayyad Period; Abbasid Period; criticism of Hadith by Muslims; selections from Hadith; borrowing from Christian documents and tradition; some aspects of the Prophet Muhammad in tradition; bibliography; glossary of more common technical terms used in the Hadith literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
