Hadith: An entry from Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam

Hadith: An entry from Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam

Edited by: Gholamali Haddad Adel, Mohammad Jafar Elmi & Hassan Taromi-Rad

Published by EWI Press Ltd


Hadith are second only to the Qur’an in their importance in the Islamic tradition. The present book offers a comprehensive analysis of virtually all aspects of hadith. Bothe Sunni and Shi’i hadith are discussed with respect to the Qur’an, including the role of hadith in the Qur’anic exegesis. The hadith are also discussed with regards to various subjects, such as theology, ethics, philosophy, mysticism, and history. Both traditional and Western approaches to the question of the authoritativeness of hadith are examined.

Pages: 235

ISBN: 978 1 908433 07 7