
July 23, 2008
The University Library has just recently received a
gift from Mr. Tarek Fatah, author of a newly-published (2008) book
entitled “Chasing a Mirage: the Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State”,
delivered to us by a BU graduate Mr. Saber Saber.
The book is acclaimed as a “fascinating work by a
brave and brilliant [author], [one] that is simultaneously provoking,
instructive and enlightening for laymen and scholars, Muslim and
non-Muslim. [It is] a wonderful combination of knowledge, wisdom and
foresight – a progressive and honest Muslim’s cry from his heart….. a
bold step towards Islamic Reformation and Enlightenment.”
Excerpts from Dr. Taj
Hashmi, Professor, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu