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The Arabic Historical Tradition & the Early Islamic Conquests - Folklore, Tribal Lore, Holy War (Paperback)
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The Arabic Historical Tradition & the Early Islamic Conquests - Folklore, Tribal Lore, Holy War (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Studies in Classical Islam
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The early Arab conquests pose a considerable challenge to
modern-day historians. The earliest historical written tradition
emerges only after the second half of the eighth century- over one
hundred years removed from the events it contends to describe, and
was undoubtedly influenced by the motives and interpretations of
its authors. Indeed, when speaking or writing about the past, fact
was not the only, nor even the prime, concern of Muslims of old.
The Arabic Historic Tradition and the Early Islamic Conquests
presents a thorough examination of Arabic narratives on the early
Islamic conquests. It uncovers the influence of contemporary
ideology, examining recurring fictive motifs and evaluating the
reasons behind their use. Folklore and tribal traditions are
evident throughout the narratives, which aimed to promote
individual, tribal and regional fame through describing military
prowess in the battles for the spread of Islam. Common tropes are
encountered across the materials, which all serve a central theme;
the moral superiority of the Muslims, which destined them to
victory in God's plan. Offering a key to the state of mind and
agenda of early Muslim writers, this critical reading of Arabic
texts would be of great interest to students and scholars of early
Arabic History and Literature, as well as a general resource for
Middle Eastern History.
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