Is Dune about Islam?

Dune is a science-fiction novel written by Frank Herbert in 1965. It has since become a classic of the genre, and is one of the best-selling science-fiction novels of all time. The novel is set in the distant future, and follows the life of a young nobleman, Paul Atreides, as he is thrust into a struggle for power in a universe-spanning empire.

The novel has been noted for drawing heavily from Islamic themes and cultures, and has been seen as an exploration of Islamic society and its values. Herbert himself noted that he incorporated many of the concepts from Islamic philosophy into the story, such as the idea of jihad, a religious war of faith.

However, Dune is not a novel about Islam specifically. While the novel does draw heavily from Islamic culture, it is also set in a fictional universe with its own distinct customs and beliefs. The novel is ultimately a story about power, faith, and the struggle for control of a vast and dangerous universe.