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...