Lucas, Scott C.

Constructive critics, Hadith literature, and the articulation of Sunni Islam : the legacy of the generation of Ibn Sa|d, Ibn Ma|in, and Ibn Hanbal / by Scott C. Lucas. - Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004. - xiv, 423 p. ; 25 cm. - Islamic history and civilization. Studies and texts, v. 51 0929-2403 ; .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--University of Chicago) under the title: The arts of Had|ith compilation and criticism.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [385]-392) and indexes.

9004133194 (hardback)

2004040780


Ibn Sa|d, Mu|hammad, ca. 784-845.
Ya|hy` ibn Ma||in, 775-848.
Ibn |Hanbal, |Abd All|ah ibn A|hmad, 828-903.


Islam--Doctrines--History.
Sunnites.
Hadith--Authorities--History.
Hadith scholars--Biography.

BP166.1 / .L83 2004

297.1/2406