Wishing to educate the western world to the wonders of Islam, Lord Headley penned several books on the religion. In the present volume he volunteers the various attributes that made Islam a viable option for a western citizen. Understanding the religion would ultimately undermine fears others felt toward the unfamiliar faith. Taking traditional areas of concern to task, he addresses peacefulness, women’s place in Islam, willful misrepresentations, self-control, fear, law and order, converts, praise and thanksgiving, and the continuation of God’s blessings. Such a strong case suggested to his readers that society’s fears stemmed from misunderstanding.

Rowland George Allanson-Winn (1855-1935), or Lord Headley, also Shaikh Rahmatullah al-Farooq, was an Irish Baron educated at Westminster School, Cambridge University, and King’s College London. He was an enthusiastic convert to Islam and wrote about his experiences in this setting.