Misquoting Muhammad, Jonathan A.C. Brown
Misquoting Muhammad, Jonathan A.C. Brown
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Misquoting Muhammad
The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet’s Legacy

Author: Jonathan A.C. Brown

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 15 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/24/2017


Synopsis

Sometimes rumor, sometimes based on fact and often misunderstood, the tenets of Islamic law and dogma were not set in the religion's founding moments. They were developed, like in other world religions, over centuries by the clerical class of Muslim scholars.

Misquoting Muhammad takes listeners back in time through Islamic civilization and traces how and why such controversies developed, offering an inside view into how key and controversial aspects of Islam took shape. Misquoting Muhammad lays out how Muslim intellectuals have sought to balance reason and revelation, weigh science and religion, and negotiate the eternal truths of scripture amid shifting values.

About Jonathan A.C. Brown

Jonathan A. C. Brown is an associate professor of Islamic Studies and Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. His books include Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction and Hadith: Muhammad's Legacy in the Medieval and Modern World. He lives in Virginia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Narmeen on May 08, 2021

This is a good book for those seeking to educate themselves about Muhammad (saw) and his role in Islam. This comes as no surprise for anyone who is familiar with Dr. Brown's work, he is a master of research. I think this makes for a great inter-faith book. It really rationalises the miracles of Muha......more

Goodreads review by Russell on August 23, 2016

Excellent book! Based on the title, it isn't something on the surface that would really interest a "veteran" Muslim however, this book gives a good once over of the life of the Prophet and includes little known facts and opinions. For the novice, this is an excellent start to learn about Muhammad an......more

Goodreads review by Vincent on December 07, 2015

First I would like to say that the series "A short introduction" have become on of my favorite things in the world. There are lots of great books and topics available that give you what you want without all the fluff or bias. This volume was no exception. Muhammad has to be one of the most controvers......more

Goodreads review by Jack on March 27, 2023

I really, really enjoyed this as a little intermediary book after the previous two I finished and before diving into the immense “A People’s History of the United States” and my first Spanish-language book. I give it 4 stars because this very short introduction is literally the first book I’ve ever r......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on February 16, 2024

Intriguing and informative......more