The figure of the prophet circulates in all fields of the textual and visual production of premodern Islam. This volume focuses on two aspects of this phenomenon: On the one hand, …
When debating the need for prophets, Muslim theologians frequently cited an objection from a group called the Barahima – either a prophet conveys what is in accordance with reason, …
The Qur’an and the Bible have been called "intertwined scriptures" due to the Qur’an’s frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures. But what is the history of Muslims’ …