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Makers of the Muslim World: Ahmad ibn Hanbal

By: Melchert, Christopher
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Language: English

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In this pioneering biography, Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali. Upholding the view that the Qur'an was uncreated and the direct word of God, Ahmad ibn Hanbal (780-855) thought that the holy text should be read literally, rejecting any possibility for metaphorical or revisionist interpretation. Showing that even in his own lifetime, ibn Hanbal's followers were revising his doctrines in favour of a more commodious Islam, Melchert assesses the importance of ibn Hanbal's teachings and analyses their relevance in modern Sunni Islam.

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By:Melchert, Christopher
Language:English
Format:Hardcover
Pages: 143 pp
Publisher:Oneworld Publications, London, 2020 Reprint c. 2006
Dimensions:14 x 22 cm / 5.75 x 8.75 in
ISBN-13:9781851684076
Topic:Islam - Biography - History

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THIS SERIES is devoted to the men and women throughout history who have made a significant contribution to the political, intellectual and religious landscape of the Muslim world. Each title combines first-rate scholarship with a strong emphasis on readability, and will serve as a perfect introduction for lay readers and academics alike.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Christopher Melchert is a lecturer in Arabic and Islam at the Oriental Institute, Oxford University. He has written numerous published articles on Islam and specifically Ahmad ibn Hanbal.

Makers of the Muslim World: Ahmad ibn Hanbal
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