The author, a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, studied Catholic theology, history and political science in Salzburg, Austria. Insights in San Francisco enabled him to meet an enlightened Sufi Master. One year with him in Egypt confirmed his understanding of the basic unity of all religions. He became a psychotherapist. Today he mentors severely traumatized Muslim refugees from the Middle East. 9/11 provided the idea and impetus to write this book