The Expansion of Islam: A Nineteenth-Century Treatise

Sami Frashëri, a prominent Albanian Ottoman scholar, wrote this treatise during a time when European colonial powers were conquering and dividing the Muslim world, leading to the diminishing influence of the Ottoman caliphate amid rising nationalism. The work covers topics such as the history and rapid expansion of Islam, the challenges faced by Muslim nations, and their contributions to science and civilization. Frashëri dedicated this concise treatise to the brave Muslims who advanced Islam despite significant obstacles. This is the 2nd edition of the first English translation of his 19th-century discourse, offering a valuable perspective on world history from a Muslim viewpoint.

“This masterful translation by Flamur Vehapi brings to a wider audience one of the most concise yet profound summaries of the history of the Islamic world. Sami Frashëri, a 19th-century Albanian Ottoman scholar, philosopher, lexicographer, and polymath, has left an indelible mark on both Ottoman and Albanian intellectual history ... May this translation serve as a bridge between past and present, East and West, fostering greater understanding of the rich history and enduring contributions of Islam to humanity.” —Didmar Faja, author of Echoes of the Prophet

Also by Flamur Vehapi
Berke Khan of the Golden Horde, 2024
The World According to Sami Frashëri, 2024
Kosovo: A Brief Chronology, 2023
Verses of the Heart: Poems,2021
Ertugrul Ghazi: A Very Short Biography, 2021
The Book of Albanian Sayings: Cultural Proverbs,2017
Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam, 2016
A Cup with Rumi: Poems, 2015
The Alchemy of Mind: Poems, 2016 (2nd ed.)
Sfidat Jetike: Poezi, 2002

Translations
The Expansion of Islam by Sami Frashëri, 2025 (2nd ed.)
The Album of Aphorisms by Sami Frashëri, 2019