Waning Crescent

This audiobook explores the transformative rise of Islam as a global actor, examining how Muslims’ understanding of their faith shifted from a set of beliefs to a powerful historical force. Faisal Devji discusses the impact of this change, driven by the crisis of Muslim sovereignty and European imperialism, which reshaped notions of agency and authority within the Muslim world. The narrative highlights how ordinary Muslims came to see themselves as representatives of Islam’s role on the world stage, with significant implications for both history and contemporary society.