This book provides a readable and fascinating exploration of
Muslim history, culture and civilisation. It briefly introduces you to the best
of Muslim thought and helps develop an appreciation of Muslim minds, creativity
and achievements through brief biographies of some of the most prominent
Muslims. It begins with Muhammad (ﷺ), the Prophet and ends with Muhammad Ali,
the boxer and philanthropist. Anyone interested in gaining a closer and
multi-dimensional view of Islam as a global faith and culture, through its
rulers, theologians, scholars, politicians, architects, scientists, spiritual
guides, philanthropist and writers, should read this book.
Muhammad Mojlum Khan is an award-winning British writer, literary critic and research scholar. He has published more than 200 essays and articles worldwide. He is the author of several internationally acclaimed books including The Muslim Heritage of Bengal (2013), Great Muslims of the West: Makers of Western Islam (2017) and Muslims in British India: Life and Times of Nawab Abdul Latif C.I.E. (forthcoming). He is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland Member of The Royal Historical Society and Founding Director of Bengal Muslim Research Institute UK.
Imran Mogra is an educator. He is interested in the intersection between faith and education and Muslim education. He is the author of Jumpstart! RE(Routledge, 2018), Understanding Islam: A Guide for Teachers (SAGE, 2020) and Religious Education 5-11 (Routledge, 2023).