Hierarchy And Egalitarianism In Islamic Thought

By examining a wide range of Arabic and Persian literature from the 8th to the 13th century, this work shows the tension that existed between the traditional eg... » 

By examining a wide range of Arabic and Persian literature from the 8th to the 13th century, this work shows the tension that existed between the traditional egalitarian ideal of early Islam and the hierarchical impulses of the classical period. «