An Examination of the Claims of Ishmael as Viewed by Muhammedans, Being the First Chapter of Section 1 of Studies in Islam (1884)

""An Examination of the Claims of Ishmael as Viewed by Muhammedans"" is a book written by J.D. Bate in 1884. It is the first chapter of Section 1 of ""Studies in Islam"". The book explores the Islamic belief that Ishmael, the first son of the prophet Abraham, was chosen by Allah to be the father of the Arab people and the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad. The author examines the historical and religious evidence for this claim and analyzes the arguments put forth by Muslim scholars. The book provides a detailed and scholarly analysis of the Islamic belief in Ishmael's role in the history of the Arab people and its significance in Islamic theology. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and beliefs of Islam.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.