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A pproaching the West—33 not happen. The other alternative is the process of reformation of Muslims from within to live a pious Isl ā mic life under a non-political leadership, and such moral and spiritual Khil ā fat will be able to bring a unity among the diversity of Muslim nations, who may run their governments trying to achieve freedom of religion and justice for all. (This paper was presented at a meeting of SERMEISS (South East Regional Middle East and Islamic Studies Seminar) held at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, on March 29, 2008. )