RT Book
T1 Animals in the Qur'an
T2 Cambridge studies in Islamic civilization
A1 Tlili, Sarra 1964-
LA English
PP Cambridge
PB Cambridge University Press
YR 2012
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/728287242
AB The Islamic tradition has always held animals in high esteem, deserving the same level of consideration as humans. The Qur'an opines that 'there is not an animal in the earth nor a flying creature flying on two wings, but they are people like you'. This fascinating and highly original book examines the status and nature of animals as they are portrayed in the Qur'an and in adjacent exegetical works, in which animals are viewed as spiritual, moral, intelligent and accountable beings. In this way, the study presents a challenge to the prevalent view of man's superiority over animals and suggests new ways of interpreting the Qur'an. By placing the discussion within the context of other religions and their treatment of animals, the book also makes a persuasive case for animal rights from an Islamic perspective.
AB Animals outside Islamic tradition -- Exegesis, exegetes and relevant notions -- Are they inferior? -- Depiction of nonhuman animals in the Qur'an -- The status of humans in the Qur'an
NO Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
CN BP134.N3
SN 9781139152204
K1 Animals in the Qurʼan
K1 Animals in the Koran
DO 10.1017/CBO9781139152204