Thesis Summary
The Muhammadan narratives are presented here as a historical report tied to its own events and then compiled from its material; therefore, their function is edification, not legislation.
Foundational Atoms
Place of Citation within the Book
This reading relies on a passage in the middle section of the book, in the discussion of how to deal with narratives.
Limits of the Reading
This page adheres to a single atom, so it does not expand the meaning of archiving beyond what the cited text allows.