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About The Book: Young Islam on Trek: A Study in the Clash of Civilizations by Basil Mathews explores the challenges faced by Muslim societies in the early 20th century as they confronted modernity, Western imperialism, and cultural change. Mathews examines how young Muslims, influenced by both traditional Islamic values and modern Western ideas, struggled to find identity and direction amid global political shifts. He highlights the tension between religious heritage and modernization, framing it as a broader "clash of civilizations." The book calls for mutual understanding, emphasizing the need for dialogue, respect, and ethical leadership to bridge cultural divides and foster global cooperation. About The Author: Basil Joseph Mathews (1879–1951) was an English historian, biographer, and writer on the ecumenical movement. He worked as a librarian, journalist, and Editorial Secretary of the London Missionary Society. During World War I, he served in the Ministry of Information. Mathews wrote extensively on religious history and missionary work, penning biographies of David Livingstone, Booker T. Washington, and John Mott. He also authored a life of Jesus and the hymn Far round the world thy children sing their song, leaving a lasting literary legacy. The Title 'Young Islam on Trek: A Study in the Clash of Civilizations written/authored/edited by Basil Mathews', published in the year 1928. The ISBN 9789371690874 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 256 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.