Just finished a most outstanding book, and I believe a must read for all Muslims, and any non-Muslims concerned about the world. Professor El Fadl lays down a very convincing argument for the reality of the split in world Muslim population between what he terms "purists" and "moderates". As a moderate Muslim who thought he, at best, didn't agree with the purists, I think I am now convinced that the "purists" are truly a cancer in the body of Islam and must be removed in any way possible. The first step? Clearly identify this cancerous growth, which is exactly what the esteemed professor has done. Next up? Fight the cancer with the best weapons we have, which apparently is intellect, scholarly pursuits, and the dissemination of proper Islamic teachings to expose these twisted "puritan" beliefs for what they are, and steal back our faith.