Samuel M. Zwemer / Samuel MZwemer
The Disintegration of Islam is a book written by Samuel M. Zwemer that explores the challenges faced by the Islamic religion in the early 20th century. Zwemer, a Christian missionary and scholar, argues that Islam is in a state of disintegration due to various factors such as the decline of Islamic scholarship, the influence of Western culture, and the rise of nationalism in Muslim countries. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history and teachings of Islam, including its origins, the life of Muhammad, and the basic tenets of the faith. The second part focuses on the challenges facing Islam, including the decline of Islamic scholarship and the influence of Western culture. Zwemer argues that these factors have led to a weakening of Islamic faith and practice, and that Muslims are increasingly turning to other religions or abandoning religion altogether.The third part of the book looks at the potential for reform within Islam. Zwemer argues that while there are some promising signs of reform, such as the rise of Islamic modernism, there are also significant obstacles to change, including conservative religious leaders and the deep-seated traditions of Islamic culture.Overall, The Disintegration of Islam is a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing Islam in the early 20th century. While some of Zwemer’s arguments may be controversial or outdated, the book remains an important contribution to the study of Islam and its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.