This book aims at dispelling the stereotype image of Islam as a static, retrogressive and static religion. The arguments presented are logical and covers all the basic social issues such as intellectual unity, gender equality, political participation, human rights, religious harmony, cultural diversity etc. It dispels the image of Islam as a religion of violence and gives impressive explanations and convincing arguments to the contrary. Topics covered in the book include:

• Non-violence and peace in Islam

• Social dialogue and justice in Islamic societies

• The universal appeal of Islamic beliefs