Islamic Modernism

A comprehensive overview of Islamic history from 1800 to 2024, covering the decline of traditional Islamic empires, colonial period, independence movements, establishment of modern Muslim nations, and contemporary developments in the Islamic world.

Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905 CE) was an Egyptian Islamic scholar and reformer who pioneered Islamic modernism. As Grand Mufti of Egypt, he reconciled Islamic teachings with modern thought and influenced generations of Muslim intellectuals.