In "Travels With Myself," Tahir Shah discusses the Western world's struggle to understand the spiritual beliefs of Islam, particularly the concept of a hidden realm filled with spirits that Muslims universally accept. This disconnect highlights the cultural divide between Western rationality and Islamic spirituality.

Shah's observations reveal a broader challenge in appreciating diverse belief systems. The Western perspective often prioritizes tangible reality, making it difficult to fathom the rich, spiritual dimensions that followers of Islam experience in their daily lives, thus emphasizing the need for greater cultural empathy and understanding.