Abdul Qadir Al-Ruba'i's "From Orientalism to Occidentalism" offers a profound intellectual journey into the intricate dynamics of cultural perception and scholarly discourse. The book meticulously deconstructs "Muhammad and the Golden Bough," a significant work that has shaped certain Western understandings of Islamic history and prophecy. Al-Ruba'i critically examines the orientalist gaze embedded within such texts, challenging their methodologies and underlying assumptions. He then transitions to "Occidentalism," exploring how the West is perceived and analyzed from an Eastern perspective. This rigorous analysis provides a nuanced critique of power imbalances in knowledge production, inviting readers to reconsider established narratives and appreciate alternative viewpoints on history, religion, and identity.