Introduction -- The early years -- A Muslim, and a "controversial intellectual" -- Several fronts, two universes, one discourse -- Interacting crises -- Swift evolutions, silent revolutions -- Multiple identities: first an American (a European, an Australian) or a Muslim? -- Western Islam: religion and culture -- "Cultural" muslims, reformists, literalists, etc -- Advances -- Challenges -- The issue of women -- The sense of belonging and the "post-integration" approach -- Socio-political issues, the media -- The roots of Europe; and of the West -- Reform and the seven "Cs" -- The West and its mirror: a new "we" -- Criticisms and oppositions -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Thierry -- Appendix II: manifesto for a new "we".
Summary:
Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalist and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions.
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