Rethinking Tradition in Modern Islamic Thought by Daniel W Brown
Questions about the authenticity and authority of sunna have long been of central importance to the study of Islam, especially to those concerned with Islamic law. In this fascinating study, Daniel Brown traces the emergence of modern debates over sunna, focusing in particular on Egypt and Pakistan where these controversies have raged most fiercely, and assesses the implications of new approaches to the law on contemporary movements of Islamic revival. Using the case of modern Islam as a starting-point, the author considers how adherents of any great tradition deal with change.
'.. a good introduction for the reader who is interested in learning about modern Islam and who seeks a serious scholarly treatment of the subject.' Digest of Middle East Studies
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521653947 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521653940 |
| Title | Rethinking Tradition in Modern Islamic Thought |
| Author | Daniel W Brown |
| Series | Cambridge Middle East Studies |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1999-03-04 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
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