Another Road to Damascus

The book offers a critical examination of 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri's life, challenging simplistic narratives that categorize his journey into contrasting phases. It employs an interdisciplinary approach to reveal how these narratives stem from specific historical and cultural biases in Western academia. Utilizing primary sources, the author critiques existing literature while providing a nuanced account of al-Jaza'iri's ethical, religious, and political ideologies. This study enriches discussions on Sufism, political Islam, and East-West relations, proposing new perspectives on his contributions.