The Wretched in the Ages of Islam

In his distinguished historical and sociological book "Les Misérables in Islamic Eras" (published by Ruya for Publishing and Distribution), researcher and historian Mahmoud Kamel Fareed delivers a deep academic thesis exploring the hidden margins of Islamic social history. Moving away from courtly narratives, the book investigates the living conditions of vulnerable groups—the poor, strangers, and the marginalized—across various Islamic periods. Fareed dives with analytical eloquence into dissecting "the psychology of hardship and survival strategies," demonstrating how Islamic institutions (Zakat, Endowments/Waqf, and community solidarity) responded to droughts, famines, and epidemics to safeguard social peace. Through an eloquent literary style combining historical documentation with narrative grace, the author provides an exceptional work offering a realistic human portrait of historical society.

Because it offers readers and researchers a courageous, documented study shedding light on the poor, marginalized classes, and social welfare in Islamic history.

For social history and sociology of religion researchers, class studies analysts, and anyone seeking to comprehend the daily life of common people in Islamic civilization.