The Road to Mecca is a book written by Muhammad Asad who was Jewish and converted to Islam when he was 26 years old. This book is basically the story of a young man and his journey to Mecca and how he found the true meaning of Islam and faith. As for me, this book is a great teacher for those who want to know what Islam really is. The Google Book rating for this book is 4.5 out of 5 stars. How does this book differ from other travelogue and memoir books? Muhammad Asad never thought that he would convert to Islam. I am very interested in one of his statements: "It was not the Muslim who made Islam great, it was Islam who made the Muslim great." The way he pronounces his words and describes the beauty of Islam and the Quran may be different from other authors. This is because Muhammad Asad lived his life in the west and the east. He knows the West's opinion towards Islam and vice versa. Of the twelve chapters of his book, I decided to emphasize one; This chapter told us how Ibn Musaad and King Ibn Saud treated him, the value of his father and dreams. The reason why I chose this chapter is because I love the way they treated their guests, the respect for the father, the humility of the leader and also the passion for the leadership ability in the young man. The way Ibn Musaad and King Ibn Saud treated Muhammad Asad was beyond what I expected. Despite his Western and Jewish background, he had a smooth journey because the people around him treated him well. I wondered when I read this chapter. What would I do if I were in Ibn Musaad's place. Yes, Asad might be Amir's friend, but what if he's just a normal guy who just converted to Islam? What is the right way to...... middle of paper ....... Asad describes what Ibn Saud's reaction was to the death of his father. I reflect on myself after reading this chapter. How many of us (young men and women) have this kind of respect, humility and leadership ability within us? Ibn Saud manages to conquer the Hijaz, including Mecca and Jeddah. He approached the Bedouins using the teachings of Islam. Putting Islam, his father and responsibility as king as priority. His entire plan succeeded well because he was well prepared with the plan and strategy. If I were Ibn Saud or if I were Muhammad Asad, what would I do for the betterment of the ummah? What would I do if someone took over my country? Do I have a plan and strategy? Do I have a good understanding of my religion to guide myself and other people? For now I have to say that I don't have all this kind of thing. I should start now, before it's too late.