Muhammad's Higaz in Focus

Philological Contributions
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-86893-486-1
Verlag: EB-Verlag

Buch, Englisch, Band 10, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 177 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 638 g

Reihe: Islam im Diskurs

This collection of eight scholarly contributions preceded by an introductory essay contributes to a rich, multifaceted understanding of the late antique ?igaz region and its historical significance, making it a valuable resource for students of early Islamic history. A significant topic explored in several contributions is the biography of Mu?ammad and its reconstruction through historical analysis. Other articles address questions of gender roles and female agency, offering new perspectives on women’s lives in ancient Arabia. Further examinations include the evolution of cosmological concepts and notions as well as the knowledge of the Bible and its stories in pre- and Early Islamic Arabia. Moreover, the economic history of Medina is examined, highlighting the role of the market established by Mu?ammad. The volume also contains contributions that analyze the Qur’anic reframing of the temple in Jerusalem, providing fresh insights into religious transformations, and investigate the miraculous conception of Mu?ammad, contextualized within the framework of similar supernatural narratives from the era. By exploring these thematic areas the volume exemplifies various methodological approaches, showcasing their application in historical research. This includes the use of late and rarely utilized sources, the integration of digital databases for advanced research and the employment of isnad-cum-matn analysis along with other philological techniques.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Basol, Ayse

Birnstiel, Daniel

Djahani, Miriam