Muslim Identity and Islam: Misinterpreted in the Contemporary World

The book Muslim Identity and Islam: Misinterpreted in Contemporary world is a collection of thoughts of the scholars from different parts of the world. The book is based on articles contributed by the authors from different countries where Muslims are facing onslaught in a verity of ways. The book shows the hypocrisy of the western world, which interprets the reality in accordance with their own interest. Quoting Noam Chomsky the Author tried to mention different stand taken by the West. Example of Chechnya, Timor and Kashmir clarifies their stand. Articles included in the book further explain the plight Muslims all over the globe. Pitiable conditions of Balkan Muslims have been highlighted mentioning their systematic killings, ethnic cleansing and their displacement. Similarly, Muslims in the Western nations have been shown striving for identity. They are subject of discrimination, prejudice and hatred. The European Muslims show confused identity due to religious and cultural biases. The case of Indian subcontinent is different due to cultural assimilation of this region. The book further emphasizes n Muslim unity as advocated by late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The book explains the educational, political, religious and social conditions of Muslims of three continents. However, suppression, exploitation and it treatment of Muslims in their own countries or in the alien nations gave them a platform to think and decide about themselves. They are advised to united themselves, defend themselves and stand with respect and dignity. The book will be an eye opener for Muslims and a source of knowledge for others regarding Islam and Muslims.