Papers by Zoheir Esmail
Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference on Shi'i Studies, 2023
The narration of events, whether intentionally or unintentionally, is inevitably tainted by the n... more The narration of events, whether intentionally or unintentionally, is inevitably tainted by the narrator. In the case of the prophetic sīrah there was plenty of motive to control the narrative, as the events that occurred during his blessed lifetime are pertinent to the way Muslims view their sacred history. The actions and decisions of the Prophet (S) have probative and instructive value. But while the sources of his (S) life were produced under the patronage of political leaders, the Qur'an's authorship doesn't suffer from these ulterior political motives and provides valuable information that may challenge historical sources written under such circumstances. 1 In this paper I demonstrate the importance of consulting the Qur'anic narrative when analysing crucial events in the Prophet's (S) life from the work of Muḥammad Riḍā al-Jaʿfarī and his analysis of the battle of Uḥud. The paper will present a radically different narrative from the version found in the sīrah of Ibn Hishām and the majority of the Qur'anic exegetical literature which has relied on the sīrah-maghāzī literature to explain the meanings of the verses of the Qur'an. The importance of understanding significant events in the Prophet's life in understanding nuances in the attitudes of the early Muslim Community will also be highlighted.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
PhD thesis abstract and table of contents.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Drafts by Zoheir Esmail
PhD thesis abstract and table of contents.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Books by Zoheir Esmail
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Conference Presentations by Zoheir Esmail
Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the call for papers for its upcoming two-day conference... more Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the call for papers for its upcoming two-day conference on Monday 22nd April to Tuesday 23rd April 2024, titled: ‘The Oneness of Being (Waḥdat al-Wujūd): Interpretation, Reception, and Implications’ convened by Dr Zoheir Esmail. The deadline for abstracts is Monday 4th December 2023.
Bookmarks Related papers MentionsView impact
Uploads
Papers by Zoheir Esmail
Drafts by Zoheir Esmail
Books by Zoheir Esmail
Conference Presentations by Zoheir Esmail