In this book, "Islam and the Idle Energies," a comparison is drawn between the nature of a religion and the reality of a nation. In its explanation, it relies on the well-known principles of Islam and the familiar life of its adherents. The reader will sense the vast distance between what should be and what actually was, and will see the reasons for this disparity as revealed through the study of history and its stages. While not delving into a narration of events or an enumeration of incidents, the clarity of the reality makes such an effort unnecessary—a reality clear not just in the author's mind, but in the minds of the majority of those engaged with Islamic affairs.

We Muslims are a great and ancient nation. For nearly ten centuries, our position in the world was firm, and our message renowned. These centuries were not all equal in their prosperity and brilliance; their latter stages were like the wick of a lamp whose fuel was about to run out, flickering with the gusts of a breeze, unable to withstand the roar of storms. With enemies lying in wait and defenders in a daze, the recent centuries came and brutally struck this great nation, dispersing its gatherings, lowering its banners, and wreaking havoc on its heritage.

However, the Islamic nation is endowed with a religion that resists annihilation, one that has the power to revive the stagnant soul and renew what is worn. It is still healing from its ailments, moving through stages of recovery, and striving to regain its full strength to resume its original mission.

• Author: Muhammad al-Ghazali
• Publisher: Dar Al-Qalam - Damascus
• Edition: 3
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Pages: 207
• Parts: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Paper Type: Recycled
• Printing: Monochrome
• ISBN: 9789933292331