[1] Published in 2012 by Amsterdam University Press, the book scrutinizes the global impact of the movement, presenting insightful analyses of Tablighi Jamaat discourse and identity formation.

Starting with the historical context in Chapter One, the book traces the movement's journey into Southeast Asia, investigates its geographical expansion, and analyzes the socio-political atmosphere during this period.

[4] Moving to Chapter Three, the analysis focuses on religious literature, distinguishing the Tablighi Jama'at from other Muslim social groups, and studies the movement's commitment to non-violence and detachment from worldly politics.

[4] Chapter Five discusses the sartorial code of the Tablighi Jama'at, encompassing dress, rites, and rituals, while also analyzing internal disciplinary measures and the author's insights on the movement's cohesion and distinctive identity.

[4] Chapter Six investigates perceptions and allegations from outsiders, addressing concerns about the movement's potential risk to international security post-9/11 and questioning its impact on modern postcolonial states.