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Hadith as Discourse Between Qum and Baghdad: Culture and Civilization in the Islamic World

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Hadith As Discourse Between Qum And Baghdad: Culture And Civilization In The Islamic World The Formative Period Of Twelver Shi Ism: Hadith As Discourse Between Qum And Baghdad (Culture And Civilization In The Middle East)

The Hadith, or sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the most important sources of Islamic law and theology. It is also a rich source of information about the history and culture of the early Islamic world.

In this book, Dr. Mohammadreza Jorjani explores the Hadith as a form of discourse between the two great Islamic centers of Qum and Baghdad. He examines the ways in which the Hadith was used to construct and negotiate cultural and civilizational identities in the Islamic world.

The Formative Period of Twelver Shi'ism: Hadith as Discourse Between Qum and Baghdad (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)

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Dr. Jorjani argues that the Hadith was not simply a neutral transmitter of information about the Prophet Muhammad. Rather, it was an active participant in the construction of Islamic culture and civilization. He shows how the Hadith was used to legitimize political authority, to promote social and moral values, and to define the boundaries of Islamic orthodoxy.

This book is a major contribution to the study of the Hadith and to our understanding of the history and culture of the Islamic world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics.

About the Author

Dr. Mohammadreza Jorjani is a professor of Islamic studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the Hadith and Islamic thought.

Reviews

"Dr. Jorjani's book is a groundbreaking study of the Hadith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Islamic world." - Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr, George Washington University

"This is a major contribution to the study of the Hadith. Dr. Jorjani's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of Islamic thought." - Professor Alireza Esfahani, Harvard University