Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Cairo, Muhammad Said al-Ashmawy is recognized for his part in the struggle against Islamic extremism. This book provides the writings of al-Ashmawy and is edited and introduced in a manner which contextualizes his political and ideological position.

This volume makes available to Western readers the writings of a prominent intellectual of the modern Islamic world, Muhammad Sa'id al-'Ashmawy, former chief justice of the High Court of Cairo. He is widely recognized for the forcefulness of his writing in the intense struggle to redefine Islam in the modern world and especially for his courage in remaining in Egypt and standing up to extremists while under constant armed guard.