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Muhammad Mustafa Azami

    Muhammad Mustafa al-ʿAzami was a leading contemporary hadith scholar, recognized for his critique of Orientalist studies of hadith. His work delves into a profound analysis of hadith methodology and literature, aiming to defend the authenticity and integrity of Islamic traditions. He rigorously challenged Western academic interpretations to illuminate the precision and reliability of hadith. His extensive scholarship has significantly contributed to a deeper understanding of Islamic knowledge.

    On Schacht's Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence
    • This in-depth study presents a detailed analysis and critique of the classic Western work on the origins of Islamic law, Schacht's Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence . Azami's work examines the sources used by Schacht to develop his thesis on the relation of Islamic law to the Qur'an, and exposes fundamental flaws in Schacht's methodology that led to the conclusions unsupported by the texts examined. This book is an important contribution to Islamic legal studies from an Islamic perspective.

      On Schacht's Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence