KIRKUS REVIEW

Malik approaches mystical lyricism in his eloquent devotional guide to Islamic spirituality.

A semiconductors entrepreneur, Malik sees Islam not as a religion but as one path to spirituality--the difference being that any sincere faith leads to God. That reassuring inclusivity enlivens the book, as Malik presents what is unique about Islam but also what links it to other ways to God. For Muslims, the Quran is a living source of wisdom, giving timeless principles for conduct. As such, it is much more than a physical book; rather, it is a "sea...