Islam Between East and West is not a simple book that the reader can approach leisurely, or plunge into at any moment, reading a page here and there, and then assume they have understood something, or are capable of evaluating or classifying it among the various intellectual trends. Rather, the serious reader must prepare and be ready to enter the world of a book rich in ideas, distinguished by its methodology, captivating in its style, powerful in its logic, and profound in its author's vast knowledge. The author of the book is a master of both Islamic and Western cultures. He is a Muslim to the core, yet a European by birth, upbringing, and education. He has absorbed Western thought, but he has not differentiated it. He has not been ignorant of or ignored its strengths, weaknesses, contradictions, and shortcomings. With his analytical ability, Ali Izzet Begovic has been able to expose the reader to facts about Islam, its institutions, and its teachings that have never before attracted attention. His analytical approach to fact-finding is consistent with his goal, which he expressed by saying: “In order to understand the world correctly, we must know the true sources of the ideas that govern this world and know their meanings.”