About This Book
The Sunnah and Its Role in Islamic Legislation by Dr. Mustafa as-Siba'ee is a well-known Arabic work on the Sunnah, now available in English. It covers the status of the Sunnah, its authority in Islamic law, and the stages by which it was recorded.
The author traces the history of the Sunnah from the time of revelation to its compilation by the great hadith scholars, showing how they preserved it and removed fabrications. He explains the methods developed to verify narrations, which gave rise to the hadith sciences. He also presents the arguments of groups that have challenged the Sunnah, past and present, including the Shi'a, the Mu'tazilah, and the Orientalists, and responds to them.
What's Inside
- The status and legislative authority of the Sunnah
- The history of its recording and compilation
- Methods of authenticating narrations and the origins of the hadith sciences
- Responses to historical and modern critiques of the Sunnah
Who It's For
- Students of hadith and usul al-fiqh
- Readers seeking answers to common doubts about the Sunnah
- English-speaking students who want access to a classic Arabic reference
Book Details
- Subtitle: السنة و مكانتها في التشريع الإسلامي
- Author: Dr. Mustafa as-Sibâee
- Binding: Hardback
- Pages: 570
- Size (inches): 6x8.75x1.25
- Size (cm): 15x22x3