A brief survey of Islam -- Clash of modernists and traditionalists -- Challenges of the twentieth century -- Islamism : liberation politics -- Quests for democracy and modernity -- Need for mutual knowledge and understanding.
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For readers unfamiliar with the world's fastest-growing religion, Gregorian provides an accessible overview of its tenets, institutions, evolution, and historical role, along with insights into the current state of Muslim societies and the challenges they face.