Ahmed, Shahab
Before Orthodoxy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674047426
- author:
- Ahmed, Shahab
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 16.26 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Satanic Verses in Early Islam A pivotal moment in the life of the Prophet Muhammad remains shrouded in controversy: the alleged Satanic Verses, which allegedly contradicted the Islamic belief in one and absolute Allah. Muslims today universally deny this incident occurred, but Shahab Ahmed explores an alternative perspective. In "Before Orthodoxy", Ahmed examines how early Muslims, circa 632 to 800 CE, viewed the Satanic Verses as an established fact in the history of the Prophet. This book delves into the attitudes of Muslims towards the Satanic Verses during the first two centuries of Islam, tracing the transmission of historical reports known as riwāyah. By examining the nature of Muhammad's prophetic visions and the interpretation of the Satanic Verses incident, Ahmed sheds light on a question of profound importance in Islam, one that influences the limits of what Muslims may say and do. Understanding the contemporary Islamic world requires a nuanced exploration of its history and development. "Before Orthodoxy" offers a detailed account of this pivotal episode, providing valuable insights into the formation of Islamic orthodoxy and the evolution of Muslim thought.
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