Among the Mosques
A Journey Across Muslim Britain
by Ed Husain
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Pub Date 10 Jun 2021 | Archive Date 10 Jun 2021
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Publishing
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Description
An open-hearted guide to modern Muslim Britain, exploring the challenges and changes faced in an increasingly divided nation.
Islam is the fastest growing faith community in Britain. Domes and minarets are redefining the skylines of our towns and cities as mosques become an increasingly prominent feature. Yet while Britain has prided itself on being a global home of cosmopolitanism and modern civilisation, its deep-rooted relationship with Islam – unique in history – is complex, threatened by rising hostility and hatred, intolerance and ignorance.
There is much media debate about embracing diversity in our communities, but what does integration look like on the ground, in places like Dewsbury, Glasgow, Belfast and London? How are Muslims, young and old, reconciling progressive values – of gender equality, individualism, the rule of law and free speech – with literalist interpretations of their faith? And how is this tension, away from the public gaze, unfolding inside mosques today?
Ed Husain takes his search for answers into the heart of Britain’s Muslim communities, opening the door to the country’s mosques – a realm that is beside us yet unexplored, surrounded by an unseen barrier. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Husain joins men and women in their prayers, conversations, meals, plans, pains, joys, triumphs and adversities. He tells their stories here in an open and honest account that brings the daily reality of British Muslim life sharply into focus – a struggle of identity and belonging, caught between tradition and modernity, East and West, revelation and reason.
Advance Praise
'For anyone interested in the future of Islam, both in Britain and the Islamic world, this is an important book' - The Times, Praise for 'The House of Islam'
'Not just timely but important too ... This should be compulsory reading ' - Peter Frankopan, Praise for 'The House of Islam'
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781526618658 |
| PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Colleen C, Reviewer
This book is an interesting and insightful look into modern day Muslim Britain. The author includes multiple voices within this text as he travels around the UK to find out more about their own Muslim communities. As someone from a non-Muslim background, I was also able to learn a lot about the religion itself from this book.
The book touches on a number of social, political and religious topics/issues.
Hayley R, Reviewer
Among the Mosques is a non-fiction read were the author visits several mosques around the UK and looks at how Islam is practised in different places and by different religious sects. As someone who was raised as an atheist, this book was not interesting but educational. Prior to reading this book I had only really thought of Islam being practised by Sunni and Shia sects but this book made me realise that it's really the tip of the iceberg.
It's clear that the author has put a lot of work into this book and tried to make it as diverse as possible. Some chapters were longer than others, but I never felt bored and thought that the right amount of time was dedicated to each city.
The only reason I have given this book 4 stars and not 5 is that I think that the author comes across as quite biased towards some aspects of the worship shown in this book but doesn't actually explain why he is against certain things. For example, when reading this I strongly got the impression that the author is against women covering their hair, but he doesn't explain why he feels that way. The author also doesn't explain his personal background, which I think would have given a lot of context to his opinions.
stephen h, Reviewer
Found this book very interesting looking at modern day Muslim Britain with the author travelling around several cities where he spoke to Muslims and others about their society and communities. The book mixes social political, historical and religious commentary and liked where the author explained more about the religion so people who aren't knowledgeable can understand.
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