Revisionist history of Islam
Revisionist History of Islam: A Critical Study of Post-1977 Interpretations, by Dr. Muhammad Reza Kazimi, is a concise English study published in 2017. It examines the evolution of “revisionist” Islamic historiography, beginning with John Wansbrough’s 1977 works and extending to Stephen Shoemaker (2012). Revisionist scholars challenge foundational aspects of early Islamic history—such as the Arabian origins of Islam or Arabic as the Quraysh’s language—by scrutinizing traditional narratives through Greco-Latin sources from the seventh century. Kazimi offers the first independent and comprehensive critique of these revisionist claims.
Published By:
M. R. Kazmi
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
80
Subjects:
Islamic History
Available Format:
(16.44)
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Revisionist History of Islam: A Critical Study of Post-1977 Interpretations, by Dr. Muhammad Reza Kazimi, is a concise English study published in 2017. It examines the evolution of “revisionist” Islamic historiography, beginning with John Wansbrough’s 1977 works and extending to Stephen Shoemaker (2012). Revisionist scholars challenge foundational aspects of early Islamic history—such as the Arabian origins of Islam or Arabic as the Quraysh’s language—by scrutinizing traditional narratives through Greco-Latin sources from the seventh century. Kazimi offers the first independent and comprehensive critique of these revisionist claims.
