On the Sociology of Islam

On the Sociology of Islam gathers lectures by Ali Shari'ati, the influential Iranian intellectual known for his sociological and revolutionary interpretations of Islam, translated from the Persian by Hamid Algar.

Shari'ati examines Islam not only as a system of belief but as a social force, exploring how religion, class, and society interact within Muslim communities. His lectures remain widely studied for bridging Islamic thought with modern social theory, influencing generations of Muslim intellectuals and reform movements. A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the sociology of religion, Islamic revivalist thought, or twentieth-century Muslim intellectual history.