Post 9/11 witnesses a global struggle among the Muslims worldwide to resist the label of terrorist wantonly associated to their faith. Amidst campaign against terrorism waged by warmongers that need no further introduction, a handful of Muslims seek to confront this new uprising of hate within and against Islam by reinventing the Islamic outlook on various political and cultural concerns. Going by the names of  Farid Esack, Farish A. Noor (Both of which I had met and talked to), Khaled Abou El Fadl and Ebrahim Moosa, these names are known for their frank views and calls for reform of Islamic values and interpretations not only in their respective countries but also at the international level.  Far from trying to be apologists for the so-called rise of fundamentalism or radicalism among the “ummah”, these progressive Muslims try a much more difficult but crucial path. They courageously speak up on issues such as gender justice, democracy and feminism and highlight the debates in progressive Islamic thought related to these key areas. Some of them are controversial in their action but Islam, being a religion widely interpreted and practised around the world, requires Muslim to be analytical and open their mind to 1001 of possibilities and changes that is taking place in the global setting including progressive attempts at initiating discourse within the Islamic sphere. There is no Muslim community surviving in the world today that is homogenous in nature and detached from the social reality today. Hence, the scholars that contributed their essays for this book are doing just that. They are proposing and in fact advocating for a more socially relevant Islam. Many would ponder and say “But isn’t Islam is just that? A religion that defends the marginalized and a religion that emphasis on social justice?” Apparently, it is not that easy, nowadays. The aftermath of 9/11 and the rising critique of Islam encouraging radicalization, create a complex obstacle that diverts the world’s attention from how Islam is a religion of peace to Islam as a subculture of violence and hatred.  We may not agree with all that’s been poured into this compilation of interesting articles. But any questions, doubts and objections we may have towards any of the essays may open more doors to constructive dialogues on “If this is not true or unacceptable, than what is? What should we do next?” Sometimes, the most contradictory view that provoke the ideas or thoughts that we conform to,  could wake us up from our slumber of complacency. That could help the “Ummah” more than just slamming close our minds and hearts to new arguments or ideas just because it does not coincide with how we think or feel. I recommend this book for those who want to be challenged or maybe, need to be challenged?