Akbar Hussaini
What are the causes for Muslim decline from the zenith of knowledge, wisdom, progress and power? This plain-spoken introspection comes not from the perspective of a scholar, Alim or Sheikh, but from that of an ordinary Muslim whose honest evaluation could be instantly relatable to the other Muslims. This forthright examination supported by well researched sources could be the first step in understanding and then correcting mistakes we made as an Ummah to get us out of this current pitiful state.In this book the author examines more than 1,400 years of Muslim history to illuminate both the ideals of Islam and the historical journey of Muslims. He shows how the early Muslim community, guided by the Prophet Muhammad SAWS, rose to great heights before declining to its present condition. Through careful investigation into Muslim political, theological, and philosophical history, the author identifies several major factors that contributed to this decline. Coming from a perspective of a common Muslim it is instantly relatable to many other Muslims who share the sentiments but may not have had the opportunity to put together a book. The purpose is not to assign blame, but to help begin the process of correction (Tashih).
