| Series |
Islamic civilization and Muslim networks
Islamic civilization & Muslim networks. ^A593463
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| Contents |
My Muhammads -- Muhammad and the world -- The life of Muhammad -- Prophetic networks: disassembling the sources -- Jurists, mystics, philosophers -- Modern Muhammads -- Future Muhammads. |
| Abstract |
"Combining insights from the best published historical and religious studies scholarship, original research, and rich first-person perspective, this highly readable book offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the founder and central figure of the Islamic tradition: the prophet Muhammad. Narrating Muhammad's life story, teachings, and daily practices, and assessing how his legacy is received, interpreted, and applied around the world, Michael Muhammad Knight reveals how [Muhammad] has become simultaneously one of the most beloved historical figures in the world and also one of the most contested, challenged, and disparaged. Knight argues that there was never a singular Muslim vision of Muhammad but rather always multiple perspectives. While Muslims defend Muhammad's legacy against Islamophobic polemics, they also challenge each other regarding the proper authorities through which Muhammad's life and message become comprehensible and applicable in our world. Thinking across time and place, Knight argues that Muhammad is always contextual and contemporary"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781469675435 |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| LCCN | 2023014314 |
| ISBN | 9781469675411 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 1469675412 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 9781469677262 paperback ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 1469677261 paperback ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
