Quran For The West

Quran For The West is an invitation to understand Islam and the Quran beyond stereotypes. The book traces the origins of Islam, the Quran and Muhammad, the pillars of the faith, the historical expansion, Shiism and medieval Islamic culture. It then turns to modern challenges, the role of women, Muslim youth, reform of Islamic thought, democracy, economy and relations between Islam and the West, highlighting justice, peace and tolerance as bridges for cultural understanding.