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Muslim fundamental tenets of belief and practices are also discussed as is the development of Islamic theology, law and Sufism. [1] Esposito wrote this book after he observed that most books on Islam gave less attention to the modern period than to the pre-modern Islam.
The Quran is believed by Muslims to be God's own divine speech providing a complete code of conduct across all facets of life. This has led Muslim theologians to fiercely debate whether the Quran was "created or uncreated." According to tradition, several of Muhammad's companions served as scribes, recording the revelations.
Al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya (Arabic: السيرة النبوية), commonly shortened to Sīrah and translated as prophetic biography, are the traditional biographies of the Islamic prophet Muhammad written by Muslim historians, from which, in addition to the Qurʾān and ḥadīth literature, most historical information about his life and the early history of Islam is derived.
The most authoritative collections of Hadith are called The Six Books. Sahih al-Bukhari - compiled by Muhammad al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim - compiled by Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj; Al-Sunan al-Sughra - compiled by Al-Nasa'i; Sunan Abi Dawud - compiled by Abu Dawood; Sunan al-Tirmidhi - compiled by Al-Tirmidhi; Sunan ibn Majah - compiled by Ibn Majah
The book comprises the historical chapters of the most important compilations of Traditions, the Sahih of al-Bukhari. It depicts the beginning of the Prophet's revelation , the merits of his Companions and the early years of Islam up to and including the decisive turning point of Islamic history , the Battle of Badr .
The Complete History (Arabic: الكامل في التاريخ, al-Kāmil fit-Tārīkh), is a classic Islamic history book written by Ali ibn al-Athir. Composed in ca. 1231AD/628AH, it is one of the most important Islamic historical works.
The Quran mentions the Zabur, interpreted as being the Book of Psalms, [14] as being the holy scripture revealed to King David . Scholars have often understood the Psalms to have been holy songs of praise, and not a book administering law. [15] The current Psalms are still praised by many Muslim scholars. [16]
Islam and the World: The Rise and Decline of the Muslims and Its Effect on Mankind or Maza Khasir al-Alam Bi Inhitatil Muslimeen (Arabic: ماذا خسر العالم بانحطاط المسلمين) is a book by Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi for which has received admiration, especially throughout the Arab world, where it was first published in 1951 from Egypt.