The Myth of Muslim Barbarism and Its Aims

In this book, S. E. Al-Djazairi complements his substantial works on Islamic Civilisation by detailing the nature of the myth of Muslim Barbarism, how it was built through the ages and what forms it takes today. He demonstrates the fallacies at the heart of each of its aspects including the charges of intolerance, and oppression of women. This work looks at the medieval origins of todays views of Islam. Such views have served for ten centuries or so to justify actions against Muslims, and have also sanctioned meddling in Muslim affairs. This book claims that many acts of violence attributed to Muslims are not just contrary to the ethics of Islam, but also make no logical sense; they serve in no manner the Islamic cause. This book includes images that reinforce or complement the text. It relies on Muslim and non Muslim sources.