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Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Volume One (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R1,089
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Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Volume One (Hardcover, New): Ibn Al-Jawzi

Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal - Volume One (Hardcover, New)

Ibn Al-Jawzi; Edited by Michael Cooperson

Series: Library of Arabic Literature

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Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241/855), renowned for his profound knowledge of hadith-the reports of the Prophet's sayings and deeds-is a major figure in the history of Islam. Ibn Hanbal's piety and austerity made him a folk hero, especially after his principled resistance to the attempts of two Abbasid caliphs to force him to accept rationalist doctrine. His subsequent imprisonment and flogging became one of the most dramatic episodes of medieval Islamic history. Ibn Hanbal's resistance influenced the course of Islamic law, the rise of Sunnism, and the legislative authority of the caliphate. Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a translation of the biography of Ibn Hanbal penned by the Baghdad preacher, scholar, and storyteller, Ibn al-Jawzi (d. 597/1201). It includes insights into Ibn Hanbal's childhood, travels, and teachings, as well as descriptions of his way of life. Volume One presents the first half of the text, offering insights into Ibn Hanbal's childhood, education, and adult life, including his religious doctrines, his dealings with other scholars, and his personal habits. Set against the background of fierce debates over the role of reason and the basis of legitimate government, Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal tells the formidable life tale of one of the most influential Muslims in history. A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

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Imprint: New York University Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Library of Arabic Literature
Release date: August 2013
First published: August 2013
Authors: Ibn Al-Jawzi
Editors: Michael Cooperson
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages: 592
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-8147-7166-2
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Essays, journals, letters & other prose works > General
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LSN: 0-8147-7166-1
Barcode: 9780814771662

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