Islam And The Psychology Of The Musulman English Andre Servier

Islam And The Psychology Of The Musulman-André Servier’s controversial 1924 work offers an unflinching, historical-psychological critique of Islam and its impact on Muslim societies. The author argues that Islamic doctrine fundamentally shapes the psychology and personality of the believer, leading to intellectual stagnation and an inability to adapt to modern life. Servier provides a short history of Islam through a colonial lens, examining the influence of Arabian culture on the faith’s development. This is a significant, yet highly Eurocentric and polemical text, reflecting early 20th-century Orientalist views on the Muslim world. It remains a key document for studying the historical perception of Islam in the West.