Misquoting Muhammad by Jonathan Brown
The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy
A clear, accessible account of how the sayings and actions attributed to the Prophet were collected, authenticated, and sometimes altered over time, arguing that the hadith corpus is far more complex and contested than commonly portrayed. It traces the historical development of hadith literature, explains the methods scholars developed to evaluate chains of transmission and text, highlights episodes of political or theological manipulation and forgery, and explains how disputes over oral versus written transmission shaped Islamic law and belief. The book also engages with modern Western and Muslim critiques, urging a careful, critical approach that balances respect for tradition with historical scrutiny.
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- 2014
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- American
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- English
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