{"product_id":"virtues-of-the-imam-ahmad-ibn-anbal-9780814738948","title":"Virtues of the Imam Ahmad ibn anbal","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthoritative and reliable editions of the Arabic and modern, lucid English translations introducing treasures of the Arabic literary heritage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooperson's translation is uncommonly deft...On the whole, this translation is a grand success. It will be valuable for teachers to illustrate early Islamic piety, early Islamic law, early Sunni theology, and everyday life in Baghdad. -- Christopher Melchert * Journal of Islamic Studies *\u003cbr\u003eMichael Cooperson's fluid translation is accompanied by substantial notes and a glossary of names and terms. * Banipal Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eHighly recommended to anyone with an interest in ḥadīth, history, theology, and law, and to anyone who appreciates a good read. * Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt *\u003cbr\u003eThis second and final volume recounts Ibn Hanbal’s confrontation with the Abbasid caliphate as he refused to accept rationalist doctrine...Ibn al-Jawzi’s book gives a comprehensive account of Ibn Hanbal’s life and experiences. -- Abdul Adil * The Muslim News *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents     Chapter 51: His Love of Poverty and His Affection for the Poor 2     Chapter 52: His Humility 4     Chapter 53: His Accepting Invitations and His Withdrawal upon     Seeing Things He Disapproved Of 12     Chapter 54: His Preference for Solitude 14     Chapter 55: His Wish to Live in Obscurity and His Efforts to Remain     Unnoticed 20     Chapter 56: His Fear of God 22     Chapter 57: His Preoccupation and Absentmindedness 26     Chapter 58: His Devotions 28     Chapter 59: His Performances of the Pilgrimage 36     Chapter 60: His Extemporaneous Prayers and Supplications 40     Chapter 61: His Manifestations of Grace and the Effectiveness of His     Prayers 46     Chapter 62: The Number of Wives He Had 52     Chapter 63: His Concubines 58     Chapter 64: The Number of His Children 62     Chapter 65: The Lives of His Children and Descendants 64     Chapter 66: How and Why the Inquisition Began 72     Chapter 67: His Experience with al-Ma ?mun 76     Chapter 68: What Happened after the Death of al-Ma ?mun 86","brand":"New York University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405881942359,"sku":"9780814738948","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814738948.jpg?v=1730493788","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/virtues-of-the-imam-ahmad-ibn-anbal-9780814738948","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}