[T]here [is] no limit to what might not be achieved by an alliance between an imperial monarchy and revelations, if truly believed to be heaven-sent, of a prophet.

Tom Holland
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The idea of Islamic renaissance in the West, or Islamic revival, is an interesting one. The idea of the re-emergence of Islam in the West was once considered a pipe dream by many Westerners. But since the Arab Spring, it has become more possible than ever before. If you want to find support for the idea that Islam can be reconciled with modernity, look no further than Queen Victoria’s interest in Islam.

Her fascination with the religion led her to write a series of books about Islam and its people. To say that she was influenced by these writings would be a gross understatement. In a way, what she did was to write a history of Islam for a new age, one that could serve as a guide for Westerners interested in that religion.

Source: In The Shadow Of The Sword: The Birth Of Islam And The Rise Of The Global Arab Empire

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