After reading this book I have been able to understand a lot of confusion and seperation among the muslim ummah. This book is also great in referencing other classical and new works at the end of every chapter.
I am actually using these ideas to enlighten my riligous friends in the community and i think Hoodboy needs to keep working on this type of material. The rift between "understanding" needs to be reduced and more work is required in setting goals.
An excellent book.+

The author has painted such a clear and crisp picture of the people of the Islamic world showing both our positive and negative points throughout the history and in the present days. I appreciate the easy flowing manner of the author commenting daringly on the History and speaking his mind out on the present conditions of the Muslims around the globe. It's like looking in the mirror. Thank you Hoodbhoy. It's about time somebody speak up the truth.