Ibn al-Jawzī Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn Ḥanbal (Hardback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn ḤanbalCondition: NewFormat: HardbackSubtitle: Volume OneISBN-10: 0814771661EAN: 9780814771662ISBN: 9780814771662Publisher: New York University PressRelease Date: 08/23/2013Description: Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal (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 Ḥanbal’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 Ḥanbal’s resistance influenced the course of Islamic law, the rise of Sunnism, and the legislative authority of the caliphate. Virtues of the Imam Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal is a translation of the biography of Ibn Ḥanbal penned by the Baghdad preacher, scholar, and storyteller, Ibn al-Jawzī (d. 597/1201). It includes insights into Ibn Ḥanbal’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 Ḥanbal’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 Ḥanbal tells the formidable life tale of one of the most influential Muslims in history.A bilingual Arabic-English edition.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 229mmItem Length: 152mmItem Weight: 930gAuthor: Ibn al-JawzīContributor: Michael Cooperson (Edited and translated by)Genre: BiographyBook Series: Library of Arabic LiteratureType: Christian LivingRelease Year: 2013 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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