📚 In the Beyyak Library, one of the greatest intellectual experiments in modern Arabic literature is displayed, a profound intellectual novel titled My Journey from Doubt to Faith by Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud. This book is not only read as an autobiography, but as a spiritual and mental journey that a person takes in the depths of himself.
- 🖋️ Writer: Mustafa Mahmoud
- 📅 Publication date: 2024
- 📚 Publisher: Diwan Publishing
- 📖 Number of pages: 124 Pages
- 🗂️ Book classification: Social Sciences
- 🏷️ Language: Arabic
- 📘 Book format: paperback
An intellectual journey from the depths of doubt to the light of faith
My Journey from Doubt to Faith is not just a title, but an accurate description of a rare existential intellectual experience in Arabic literature. In this book, Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud opens his heart and mind to the reader, revealing the stages he went through from intellectual turmoil and philosophical questioning to the moment of enlightenment and firm faith. The writer contemplates the origin of the universe, the purpose of life, and the nature of man, and engages in rational discussions about the concepts of atheism, destiny, and the spirit, using his free mind and renewed faith to reach a firm conviction that faith is not blind surrender, but rather a journey of mind and conscience toward absolute truth. The book takes the reader from the fog of questions to the clarity of certainty, and from dry philosophy to a sincere spiritual experience that touches the heart and mind together.
The writer between reason and faith
Mustafa Mahmoud is distinguished by his unique ability to blend scientific logic and faith in a balanced and smooth manner. He does not impose his opinion on the reader, but rather invites him to think and experience the experience himself. In my journey from doubt to faith, the writer deals with major questions like a philosopher, but he answers them in the language of the believing scholar, combining rationality and spirituality in their most beautiful forms. It addresses the rational reader searching for the truth, not just the recipient reader, so everyone who reads the book feels that he is in a personal dialogue with Mustafa Mahmoud himself, a dialogue that stimulates the mind and nourishes the soul. The writer does not offer ready-made sermons, but rather presents stages of internal conflict and deep contemplation, in a way that makes the reader accompany him step by step until he reaches the point of reassurance that he reached in the end.
A journey of transformation and human inspiration
The book deals with the story of a real intellectual transformation that the author experienced himself, as he went through periods of doubt and questioning about creation and purpose, and then his journey towards certainty began after a long contemplation of nature, man, and the universe. Through simple language and a direct style, the writer narrates his journey as if it were a universal human story that every person experiences at a stage in his life. He searches for the meaning of existence and contemplates the wonderful order of the universe to discover that faith is not a compulsion, but rather a choice stemming from awareness and understanding. The book does not just narrate the experience, but rather provides profound philosophical and spiritual lessons, to be a guide for everyone who wonders about the path of truth and searches for a balance between thought and belief.
Intellectual value that transcends time and place
Although decades have passed since the writing of this work, My Journey from Doubt to Faith still maintains its intellectual and human value, because it addresses the human being at his core. The questions posed by the writer are still fresh in the minds of many: Where did we come from? Why do we live? Where is the destiny? What makes this book timeless is its honesty. Mustafa Mahmoud did not write to convince anyone, but rather to tell his experience with complete honesty. This honesty is what made the reader feel that the writer was speaking on his behalf, and that the journey of doubt and faith is a general human journey in which everyone shares to different degrees. It is a text that restores the balance between science and religion, between thought and feelings, and makes the reader realize that true faith does not contradict reason, but rather is completed by it.
A style that combines simplicity and depth
Mustafa Mahmoud was distinguished by his ability to express the most complex ideas in a simple, close-to-the-heart style. He does not use complex philosophical terms, but rather presents thought in the language of the people, reaching every reader, regardless of his cultural level. In the pages of My Journey from Doubt to Faith, the reader feels that he is in an honest intellectual session, in which one question after another is asked, and then the answer comes logically, stemming from real experience and not just intellectual theorizing. This balance between depth and clarity made the book one of the most influential works in modern Arab thought.
About the writer
Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud is an Egyptian doctor, philosopher, and writer. He is considered one of the most prominent Arab thinkers of the twentieth century. He combined science and faith, and wrote about philosophy, literature, and science in a uniquely humane style. He presented more than 80 books to the Arab Library, ranging from thought, religion, science, and novels. My Journey from Doubt to Faith is considered one of his most prominent and influential works, because it represents a real personal experience that inspires generations to think consciously and search for faith from within oneself.
Paragraph about the book
My Journey from Doubt to Faith is one of the most widely read books in Biak’s library, because of its intellectual depth and sublime human message. The book combines personal experience and philosophical presentation, to give the reader a unique opportunity to reflect on the meaning of life and faith. It is a book that redefines the relationship between man and his Lord, and between the mind and the heart, within a framework of honesty and intellectual serenity that distinguished Mustafa Mahmoud throughout his career.
📘 In the Beyyak Library, this inspiring book is presented to be a companion for everyone who searches for the light of certainty after the darkness of questioning. My Journey from Doubt to Faith is not just a passing read, but rather an intellectual and spiritual experience that changes your view of the world around you.