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Exploring the concept of jihad, this book addresses its misinterpretations in modern media, particularly regarding violence associated with Muslim-majority societies. Asma Afsaruddin offers a historically-informed analysis, unpacking the complexities of jihad from its origins to present-day implications. The work aims to provide clear and concise answers to common questions, fostering a deeper understanding of jihad beyond the reductive narratives prevalent in popular discourse.

Discussing the issues in Islam including Shari'a, jihad, politics, gender and interfaith relations, this book challenges the clash of civilisations thesis by identifying shared, universal values that are retrievable from a historicised investigation of the Islamic past and its connection.

Reconstructing the first three centuries of Islam, Afsaruddin offers a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of the faith.