In this seminal work, Tunisian intellectual Hammadi Redissi challenges the singular, Eurocentric model of modernity. He argues for the possibility of 'multiple modernities' that can be forged from within Islamic civilization itself. Redissi critically examines the complex historical relationship between Islam and modernity, analyzing reformist movements and political thought. The book explores how the Islamic world can navigate its own unique path, moving beyond the binary of simple imitation or outright rejection of Western ideals to create authentic, contemporary identities rooted in its own rich traditions.