Chapter 1
Part One: A Survey of the History of Nationalism
Rise of Nationalism as a Creed
The Bond Between Nationalism and Capitalism
Nationalism in the 20th Century
Chapter 2
Part Two: The History of the Inroad of Nationalism in the Islamic World
Nationalism as an imported school
Napolean and Frenchmen as pioneers of Egyptian Nationalism
Three Jews as inspirers of Turkish nationalism
British Colonialism, the Banner-bearer of Arab Nationalism
Chapter 3
Part Three: Definition, Basis and Characteristics of Nationalism
Basis and other characteristics of Nationalism
Nationalism as a pseudo-religion
Nationalism as an advanced tribal system
Chapter 4
Part Four: The Philosophy Refuting Nationalism
The difference between Patriotism and Nationalism
Nationalism based on man's animal instinct
What is the basis of group unity in human society?
Why should man base unity on faith?
Nationalism is based on the accident of nature
Chapter 5
Part Five: Shortcomings of Nationalism
Illogical basis of Nationalism
Unity on the above basis is a prelude to differences
Nationalism defeats its own objectives
Is it only nationalism that can motivate people's creativity?
Chapter 6
Part Six: Dangers of Nationalism
Superiority complex and misinterpretation of history
Tribal prejudice or fanatical ignorance
Nationalism culminates in racism
Nationalism results in a desire to dominate
Narrowing man's mental horizon
Chapter 7
Part Seven: Islam and Nationalism
Islam and nationalism as two opposite poles
Chapter 8
Part Eight: Basis of Nationalism
Unity of mankind or racial and national units?
Factor of Unity: Faith or Nationality