Synopsis What are the implications of events in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Sudan, Pakistan and the West? The World Trade Centre bombing. Algeria's Civil War and fears of fundamentalist Islamic government, Sunni Shii fratricide in Pakistan and reports of terrorist networks with bases in the West only enhance the Western view of Muslims as medieval fanatics, and feed talk of an impending clash of civilization. In this book, the author analyzes the fallout from these events from North Africa to Southeast Asia and places the challenge of Islam in critical perspective. Timely and compelling the book is an essential reading for all those interested in "overcoming the increasing dangerous gap separating, Western and Islamic societies." "A useful antidote to the barrage of exaggerated view on Islam… offers a valuable history of the leading figures and moments in the 20th century Islamic revival underlying the trend in recent years away from violence and towards parliamentary practices." "The book is a judicious, careful and written with verve and conviction. There is no superior voice explaining Muslims to us… we have the authentic voices of Islam, sense the genuine mood of Muslims and even share their fear and hopes". The author remarks. This book is worth reading by students of politics, legislators and general public.