As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In this book, Nasr expounds on the central values of Islam, such as peace, compassion, social justice, and tolerance. He calls on the followers of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) to embrace a new future of mutual respect and common global purpose. September.