NES 1973

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NES 1973
FWS: The Qur'an and Islamic Tradition

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The Qur'an is well known as the revelation given to Muhammad, the prophet and founder of Islam in 7th century Arabia. The hadith, generally less known, is the corpus of traditions related by his followers, many of them purportedly containing Muhammad's own statements and guidance. In this course, we look closely at both foundational texts as religious scriptures and literatures, seeking to understand them in light of their Near Eastern background and context and their role in the development of Islamic institutions.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

Comments No prior knowledge of the material is required; all readings are in translation.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18618 NES 1973   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.