The Crisis of Islamic Civilization

Description

The book “by Ali A. Allawi” is a critical review of the current state of Islamic civilization, considering its decline and challenges in modern times. The book, in general, gives a very deep analysis of the cultural, political, and intellectual crisis that predominantly has affected Muslim societies, especially after the colonial period.

Summary
Title: The Crisis of Islamic Civilization.

Author: Ali A. Allawi, an Iraqi scholar, former government official, and author who has written extensively on the history and politics of the Middle East.

Genre/Category: History, Islamic Studies, Political Science, Cultural Criticism.

Core Idea:

Allawi argues at the center that the Islamic civilization, which was once a strong and influential civilization on the global scene, has lately gone into a deep crisis. For Allawi, that crisis is both cultural and intellectual, being the result of the decay of Islam’s values and institutions, a development enhanced by the impacts of modernity, colonialism, and globalization. It gives how Muslim societies have sometimes managed to grapple with their religious heritage in making meaning of the modern world.