The Error of Political Islam

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION I n contemporary times, books are generally believed to serve one of two purposes: either to provide entertainment for the readers or to increase their knowledge. However, this list overlooks one of the most important objectives: the study of truth. The book you now hold in your hands was written with precisely this purpose in mind. What follows in the next pages is not merely an attempt to highlight an error in the interpretation of Islam; rather, it is an effort to present the correct understanding of Islam. There are two ways to do this: one is to present the correct interpretation in an abstract form, and the other is to clarify it in relation to prevailing interpretations. From a purely academic perspective, the first method may suffice. However, for practical and utilitarian purposes, the second approach is more effective. Therefore, I have adopted the second approach in this book.