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.
This in-depth study presents a detailed analysis and critique of Schacht's Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence. Azami's work examines the sources used by Schacht and exposes fundamental flaws in Schacht's methodology. This book is an important contribution to Islamic legal studies from an Islamic perspective.
Part One. Law and Islam - 1. The Place of Law in Islam; 2. Islamic Law in the First Century AH; Part Two. The 'Sunna' of the Prophet and Islamic Law - 3. The 'Sunna': Its Meaning and Concept; 4. The Living Tradition is More Authoritative than the 'Sunna' of the Prophet; 5. The Authority of the 'Sunna' of the Prophet in the Ancient Schools of Law; 6. The 'Sunna' of the Prophet in Transition; 7. On the Growth of Legal Tradition; 8. The 'Isnad' System: Its Validity and Authenticity; Appendix 1: The Use of 'Isnad' in 'Sirah' and 'Hadith-Fiqh' literature; Appendix 2: Materials of Appendix 1 in Arabic