Table of Contents

Introduction: the prism of modernity; 1. The relevance of the past: classical conceptions of Prophetic authority; 2. The emergence of modern challenges to tradition; 3. Boundaries of revelation; 4. The nature of Prophetic authority; 5. The authenticity of hadith; 6. Sunna and Islamic revivalism; 7. Conclusion: the spectrum of change.

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An exploration of the impact of modernity on religious authority.

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a --E ... a good introduction for the reader who is interested in learning about modern Islam and who seeks a serious scholarly treatment of the subject.a -- Digest of Middle East Studies