Social classification from Imam Ali's point of view

Document Type : Research Paper

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Abstract

In this article, author has tried, based on a comparsion between
meaning of classification with meaning of inequality, to reach a
particular definition of classification which elements such as social
ineguality could be recognized Within it. Although, at the first
glance, ineguality could be seen as a natural phnenomenon, or as
a genetice one, studies have proved that classification in societies
such as slavery and cast system are the main source of social
inequality. Author believes that Imam Ali did not opposse the

essence of classification, but he was strongly oppossing with
instituionalization of it. Therefore any leftist and radical
interpretation of Islam is wrong. Classificational modal in Imam
Ali`s thoughts has combined elements of private authority ,
agreement for being rich, and answering peopl`s needs according
to ability of society.