Religion and Civilization

Religion and Civilization by Sayed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, published by Islamic Book Trust, explores the historical relationship between religious conviction and the rise and decline of civilizations.

Writing from within the Islamic intellectual tradition, Nadwi argues that spiritual and moral foundations, not material progress alone, determine the durability of a civilization. Falling under history, the book situates Islamic civilization within a broader comparative view of world history, examining what sustains societies and what causes their eventual collapse. It suits readers interested in Islamic history, civilizational thought and the role of faith in shaping human societies.