Description
The origins of the modern resurgence of Islam as an international force, including fundamentalism, are examined in the book. It also considers the important practical problems,notably modernization and westernization, facing modern Muslim states which seek to preserve their Islamic identities. Various Muslim countries from Africa to South East Asia are used as case studies.
There is also survey of countries with substantial Muslim minority populations.
The author also traces the reformist movements of the 19th century and outlines the fundamentals of the Islamic state as established in the earliest days of Islam.
