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Muhammad Asad: An Austrian Jewish Convert to Islam, edited and compiled by M. Ikram Chaghatai, chronicles the life and works of Muhammad Asad, a remarkable 20th-century thinker and writer. Born as Leopold Weiss in Austria, Asad embraced Islam and became an influential voice in Islamic thought, diplomacy, and literature. The book explores his journey to Islam, his contributions as a translator of the Quran, and his influential works, including The Road to Mecca and Islam at the Crossroads. Through annotations and curated writings, Chaghatai sheds light on Asad’s unique perspectives and enduring legacy in the Muslim world.