The relationship of Muslims with others through contemporary Orientalism

Author's name: Dr. Fared bin Belqasmedar Publisher: Maskiliani for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2025 Literary classification: History and Heritage Book overview: We cannot, while valuing Louis's approach in terms of breadth of knowledge, abundant information, and mastery of the methodology he chose, but notice that it was not an objective approach aimed at forming "true" knowledge about Muslims and their relations with others. His goal was not science for the sake of science, but rather a biased approach governed by logic of justification, advocacy, and debate in many parts, and concerned in many places with employing scientific study for ideological purposes and political motives that serve Western interests at the expense of Muslim interests. Louis's discourse is filled with the influence of his affiliation with the West politically and culturally, and the resulting narcissistic and fanatic view that glorifies the self and diminishes and belittles the other... His discourse is more of a preacher's speech than that of a scholar and historian, and even if he tries to adopt an image of objectivity, fairness, and neutrality, it is not surprising that Louis portrays the relationship between Islam and the West as a civilizational clash, having been the first to launch this phrase before others adopted it and it became an independent theory. It is not the most appropriate approach for forming objective scientific knowledge and understanding, nor for establishing principles of dialogue and rapprochement between cultures, nations, and peoples.