This title examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali. Showing that even in his own lifetime, ibn Hanbal's followers were revising his doctrines in favour of a more commodious Islam.
This title examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali. Showing that even in his own lifet...
This volume brings together sixteen of Melchert's articles, including those considered his most important as well as ones that are difficult to access. Originally published between 1997 and 2014, they are arranged chronologically under three rubrics - hadith, piety and law. The material is presented in a new format and updated where appropriate.
This volume brings together sixteen of Melchert's articles, including those considered his most important as well as ones that are difficult to access...