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Wakas:
Muhammad and the Believers: At the Origins of Islam
Fred M. Donner

Hour talk on radio about his findings and his book (click play button on page):
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain/article/184/0/1699528/RadioWest.(M-F..11AM..and..7PM)/91310.Muhammad.and.the.Believers



--- Quote ---SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (KUER) - Monday, Doug talks with historian Fred Donner about the earliest days of Islam. Donner has written a new book called "Muhammad and the Believers," and in it, he challenges the traditional views of the founding of the faith. Donner says that Muhammad led what could be called a "Believer's movement," a religious reformation that emphasized strict monotheism and included righteous Christians and Jews. He joins us to describe the original vision of Islam - and its eventual emergence as a distinct religion.
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http://www.amazon.com/Muhammad-Believers-At-Origins-Islam/dp/0674050975/

liquiddharma:
Good stuff, he has a very intelligent interpretation, addresses all the attacks callers make well.

Magnus:
Donner alludes to certain parts of the Qur'an not being quite as "early" as the rest of the text. Anyone know what he's on about?

Wakas:
Well, the generally accepted story is that revelation took place over a certain number of years, so he could be referring to that. However, I do know Donner rejects Wansbrough's claim that The Quran was compiled much later than thought.

Wakas:
You can download a part of his book here.

It seems to be missing chapters 3 and 4 however.


I definitely recommend the book.

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