The Clash of Civilisations – Islam and the Modern World

The Clash of Civilisations – Islam and the Modern World examines the relationship between Islam and Western society, exploring cultural, political, and ideological challenges. This insightful book provides an Islamic perspective on global conflicts, modernity, and the future of civilisation

From Author :
The author is a respected Islamic scholar and writer who addresses contemporary issues facing the Muslim world. Through his works, he provides deep insight into the relationship between Islam, modern society, and global civilisation

Page:01
Introduction
It is important to understand Islām from a cultural point of view because the basis of much of the current turmoil within Muslim countries and conflict with their neighbours can be attributed to cultural clashes. Consequently, a clear understanding of culture and its derivatives is necessary to comprehend the relevance of Islam to the civilisation of Muslim peoples in the twentieth century and beyond.
The word "culture" comes from the Latin cultura which is a derivative of the verb colere meaning "tending" or "cultivation." It was first recorded in the Oxford Dictionary of English in 1510 as meaning: "training of the mind" or "manners." However, culture in anthropological usage, may be defined as "the way of life of a specific group.
"Basically, the idea of culture arises from the observation that what human beings do and what they refrain from doing is, in part, a consequence of being brought up in one group as opposed to another. People have a social heredity as well as a biological heredity."
Biological heredity represents practices common to all human societies, like, sleep, marriage, care for children and smiling,
Page:02
Contents
INTRODUCTION..
The Foundations of Western Culture
Effects
The Holy Roman Empire.
Darwinism
Secular Democracy..
Democracy.....
Cultural Islām: Traditionalism........
1. Pre-Islamic Practices
2. Adopted Practices
3. Religious Innovation [ Sufism ].
4. Religious Fanaticism or Factionalism.
The Distinction
The Islamic Renaissance
Evolution of the Madh-habs.
Four Madh-habs..
Emergence of Taqlid...
Reformers....
The Islamic Renaissance.
Modernism.

Al Hidaayah Publishing

• Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

We dispatch orders directly from our UK and USA warehouses, offering multiple shipping options to suit your needs. We proudly ship worldwide.

UK Deliveries (from UK warehouse):

Standard shipping typically arrives within 3–4 working days. Expedited delivery takes 2–3 working days. We aim to dispatch orders the same day or next working day, with next-day delivery options available where applicable.

USA Deliveries (from USA warehouse):

Orders usually arrive within 4–7 working days.

Europe (shipped from UK):

Standard delivery takes approximately 6–10 working days, with expedited services available in 3–5 working days.

Canada:

Estimated delivery time is 5–10 working days.

Worldwide Shipping:

International orders generally arrive within 5–20 working days, depending on destination and shipping method selected.

For precise delivery timelines based on your location, please contact us by email and our team will provide detailed information tailored to your address.

Page:01
Introduction
It is important to understand Islām from a cultural point of view because the basis of much of the current turmoil within Muslim countries and conflict with their neighbours can be attributed to cultural clashes. Consequently, a clear understanding of culture and its derivatives is necessary to comprehend the relevance of Islam to the civilisation of Muslim peoples in the twentieth century and beyond.
The word "culture" comes from the Latin cultura which is a derivative of the verb colere meaning "tending" or "cultivation." It was first recorded in the Oxford Dictionary of English in 1510 as meaning: "training of the mind" or "manners." However, culture in anthropological usage, may be defined as "the way of life of a specific group.
"Basically, the idea of culture arises from the observation that what human beings do and what they refrain from doing is, in part, a consequence of being brought up in one group as opposed to another. People have a social heredity as well as a biological heredity."
Biological heredity represents practices common to all human societies, like, sleep, marriage, care for children and smiling,
Page:02
Contents
INTRODUCTION..
The Foundations of Western Culture
Effects
The Holy Roman Empire.
Darwinism
Secular Democracy..
Democracy.....
Cultural Islām: Traditionalism........
1. Pre-Islamic Practices
2. Adopted Practices
3. Religious Innovation [ Sufism ].
4. Religious Fanaticism or Factionalism.
The Distinction
The Islamic Renaissance
Evolution of the Madh-habs.
Four Madh-habs..
Emergence of Taqlid...
Reformers....
The Islamic Renaissance.
Modernism.