Islam Shines Through Everything

Yamin Cheng's book explores the centrality of God in Muslim life and identity, especially within the Malaysian context. It examines what occurs when this centrality is disrupted, focusing on Malay society and the Malaysian Chinese Muslims. The author discusses concepts such as khalifah, the embodiment of God's centrality in life, and how these ideas influence unity and harmony among people. The book also addresses the centrality of God in the identity of Malaysian Chinese Muslims through the concept of Tian Ren He Yi, or Harmony of Heaven and Human, and explores the possibility of expressing Islam in a Chinese way. It touches on issues faced by young Muslims in contemporary society, particularly Malays, as they seek to reconcile their religious and cultural identities. The content includes discussions on secularism, market-place identity, Muslim femininity, and the challenges of maintaining religious identity in a fragmented world.