Animals in Islamic Tradition and Muslim Cultures

Richard C. Folz is Associate Professor of Religion at Concordia University, Montreal. A specialist in Iranian Studies, his research also focuses on the relationship between religion and nature, and on Muslim civilizations in general. He has lectured extensively in both America and the Middle East, and is the recipient of several scholarships and awards. His previous works include Spirituality in the Land of the Noble: How Iran shaped the World’s Religions (Oneworld 2004)

• Preface xiIntroduction: Islam, Muslims, and Non-human Animals 1Muslims and Islam: Some Facts and Definitions 81 Animals in Islamic Source Texts 112 Animals in Islamic Law 293 Animals in Philosophy and Science 474 Animals in Literature and Art 655 Contemporary Muslim Views on6 Towards an Islamic Vegetarianism 1057 Muslim Attitudes Towards Dogs 129Conclusions 145Notes 153Bibliography 173Organizations 181Index 184

"Foltz's book encapulates, in a very brief and handy volume, most of the available information about animals in Islam."