Narrative representations of abū bakr (d. 13/634) in the second/eighth century
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[Thesis]
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Mehmetcan Akpinar
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Kadi, Wadad A.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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The University of Chicago
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2016
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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327
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Committee members: Donner, Fred M.; Leder, Stefan; Qutbuddin, Tahera
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-369-13068-3
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Ph.D.
Discipline of degree
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
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The University of Chicago
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2016
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Abū Bakr (d. 13/634) is regarded as one of the most preeminent companions of the Prophet Muhammad by the majority of (Sunni) Muslims. In the Islamic tradition, he is noted for his early conversion to Islam, his close companionship to the Prophet, his service for the Islamic cause, his exemplary generosity, his participation in the major battles of early Islam, and his caliphate. Yet, all these aspects of Abū Bakr's life were not arranged into a coherent biography immediately upon his death. Rather, they circulated in dispersed (mostly oral) accounts for about two centuries. They were narrated in disparate forms, transmitted in different places, circulated in various intellectual circles, and redacted according to varying interests and needs. It was only when they found their way into the books of the 3rd/9th century that they acquired the shape(s) in which they would survive for over a millennium.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Middle Eastern history; Islamic Studies; Near Eastern Studies
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Subject Term
Social sciences;Abu bakr;Early islam;Hadith;Isnad-cum-matn;Narrative analysis;Sahaba