Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241H/855AD), renowned for his profound knowledge of hadith - the reports of the Prophet's sayings and deeds - is a major figure in the history of Islam. Ibn Hanbal's piety and austerity made him a folk hero, especially after his principled resistance to the attempts of two Abba[...]
NYU Press and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) announce the establishment of the Library of Arabic Literature (LAL), a new publishing series offering Arabic editions and English translations of the great works of classical Arabic literature. The translations, rendered in parallel-text format with Arabic and En[...]