Early Muslim Dogma de Michael Cook

Early Muslim Dogma: A Source-Critical Study

Michael Cook

The key sources for the reconstruction of the early history of Muslim dogma are a group of texts ascribed to authors of the late first century of the Hijra. These texts bear on two major doctrinal controversies, the Murji'ite and the Qadarite, raising issues related on the one hand to the judgement of the events of the First Civil War, and on the other to the dilemma of predestination and free will. Part I and II of this study present a new source for the early history of the Murji'a, and argue new positions regarding the early doctrine and politics of the movement. Parts III and IV are an investigation of the authenticity and dating of this and half a dozen similar sources; the issues thereby raised are fundamental for the history of Muslim dogma, and have ramifications for the study of early Muslim history at large. The book also discusses the origin of particular Muslim doctrines in the religious and intellectual trends of late antiquity.

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Preface; Part I. The Sirat Salim and the Early Epistles: 1. Salim b. Dhakwan and his epistle; 2. Literary parallels; 3. The role of Korean and hadith; Part II. The Sirat Salim and Early Murji'ism: 4. The sirat salim on the murji'a: translation; 5. Murji'ite doctrine; 6. Murji'ite politics; 7. Murji'ite origins; Part III. The Dating of the Early Epistles: 8. The letters of Ibn Ibad to 'Abd al-Malik; 9. The K. al-irja'; 10. The sirat salim; Part IV. The Documents of the Qadarite Controversy: 11. The dating of traditions; 12. The epistle of Hasan of Basra; 13. The epistle of 'Umar II; 14. The questions of Hasan b. Muhammad; 15. An epistle of Jacob of Edessa; 16. Conclusion; Appendix; Notes; Addenda; Indexes.

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Michael is an arts educator with a deep passion for creativity. His life has been filled with many varying work and life experiences. Born and raised in the countryside of South Australia, Michael's connection with nature became an integral part of his artistic journey. He remembers his family road trips as a child fondly, watching the changing scenery and looking out for wildlife. At the age of fifteen, Michael embarked on a life-changing year long student exchange to Uruguay, where he immersed himself in vibrant South American cultures. This exposure to different languages and cultures further inspired his own creativity, and future travel. Michael has stayed in a zen temple in Japan, been in a train that came off its rails in Sri Lanka, visited Cambodia, survived a hurricane in Florida, trekked across Europe, and taught English and drama in the bustling city-state of Singapore. Michael's creativity transitions from inside his classrooms to the pursuit of other artistic endeavours. He has graced the stage of jazz clubs, restaurants, clubs, and theatres, and has held his own Adelaide Fringe show. 8/10 songs in his most recent album were shortlisted in the Australian Songwriters Awards, and his instrumental skills earned him a Somerville Instrumental Award. With a keen eye for detail (inspired by watching his father paint), Michael also has a degree in fine art. His understanding of aesthetics combined with years of practice have resulted in paintings and illustrations that evoke emotion and spark imagination. These art skills, combined with what he's learned as a teacher have combined in the creation of 'The Owl Lantern' trilogy.Michael believes that, "Adversity in life should not be denied, yet creative expression can help us find meaning, purpose and compassion. Facing the journey with sincerity and a passion for learning appears to assist the growth of our resilience. We should not limit ourselves to what we could do yesterday, instead, fall in love with the processes and be surprised by what we can do tomorrow."