It is obvious to the reader from the opening pages of ‘Way to Allah: A Mnemonic Analysis’ that this is not the product of a run-of-the-mill mind. Rather, the author of this small self-published book has taken a unique route, clearly a decision stemming in part from what he calls his “status as a V.I.P. (Visually Impaired Person).” Having previously met Imam Irshad Ali, I can say that his sincerity and accessible, idiosyncratic approach to teaching the fundamentals of Islam [...]