Pan-Islamism (1908)

By Mushir Hosain Kidwai

Book Overview

Pan-Islamism is a book written by Mushir Hosain Kidwai in 1908. The book explores the concept of Pan-Islamism, which is the idea of unifying all Muslims worldwide under a single political and religious authority. Kidwai delves into the historical background of Pan-Islamism, tracing its roots back to the early Islamic caliphates and the Ottoman Empire.The author also discusses the various political and social movements that emerged in the Muslim world during the 19th and early 20th centuries, which aimed to promote Pan-Islamism. Kidwai examines the role of prominent Muslim leaders such as Jamal al-Din al-Afghani and Muhammad Abduh in promoting the idea of Pan-Islamism.The book also explores the challenges faced by the Pan-Islamic movement, including the resistance of Western powers and the internal divisions within the Muslim world. Kidwai argues that the unification of Muslims under a single authority is necessary for the preservation of Islamic identity and the protection of Muslim interests.Overall, Pan-Islamism is a comprehensive study of the Pan-Islamic movement and its historical significance. It provides valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the Muslim world in the early 20th century and offers a compelling argument for the importance of Pan-Islamism in the modern world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116693490X
• ISBN13: 9781166934903
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"