Muhammad Asad: The Polish Jewish Muslim Intellectual | Article | Culture.pl

Muhammad Asad: The Polish Jewish Muslim Intellectual | Article | Culture.pl: As a Polish Jew in the early 20th century, Muhammad Asad’s choice of converting to Islam was an unusual one. But this prominent journalist and intellectual gave a compelling explanation in ‘The Road to Mecca’, his celebrated autobiography recounting his travels in the Middle East and subsequent spiritual search. Culture.pl recalls the life path of this remarkable author, highlighting his championing of women’s rights, religious reflections, adventures and translation of the Quran into English.