Imam Muhammad al-Baqir was one of the most erudite Muslims of his age and played a significant role in the history of early Islam. At once a versatile leader and scholar, he was also an authority on the exegesis of the Qur'an, the traditions of the Prophet, and all matters relating to the rites, rituals, and practice of Islam. Using hitherto largely ignored Shi'i sources, Arzina R. Lalani explores al-Baqir's pivotal contributions to Islamic thought in its early formative period, contributions that were powerfully to affect developments in Shi'a law, theology, and religious practice. This study gives particular attention to al-Baqir's vital role in the formulation of the function and nature of the self.
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About the Author:
Arzina R. Lalani is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London.
Review:
'...all students of Shii Islam will be grateful to her for this book and will look forward to further contributions from her to the field of Shii studies.'
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- PublisherI.B.Tauris
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1860644341
- ISBN 13 9781860644344
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages208
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