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- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Copyright
- Copyright © Edinburgh University Press
- Subject
- English Articles
- ISSN
- 1465-3591
- eISSN
- 1755-1730
- DOI
- 10.3366/jqs.2002.4.1.1
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The Qur'an identifies the Prophet Muḥammad as al-nabī al-ummī (Q.7:157–158). Muslim consensus has come to perceive this epithet for the Prophet of Islam as indicating conclusively that he was Muḥammad, ‘the illiterate prophet.’ Medieval and modern scholars, however, have drawn attention to further possible meanings of the Qur'anic term ummī . Based on an inquiry into the concepts of literacy and illiteracy in the Qur'an, this study hopes to provide some new insights into a complex issue that is of great significance for Muslims and for the study of Islam. Our findings suggest that a more comprehensive appreciation of the Qur'anic term al-nabī al-ummī can contribute essentially to the understanding of Muḥammad's prophethood and the history of Islam.
Journal
Journal of Qur'anic Studies – Edinburgh University Press
Published: Jan 1, 2002