The expression of an Islamic political radicalism in Britain has been one of the most dramatic developments in recent decades. Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics explores the nature of this phenomenon by analysing the origins of Islam and its historical contact with Western Europe and Britain, and the emergence of Islamic political radicalism in the Muslim world and … [Read more...] about New Book: Tahir Abbas, “Islamic Radicalism and Multicultural Politics”
Tahir Abbas
New Book: Islamophobia: The Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century
Islamophobia has been on the rise since September 11, as seen in countless cases of discrimination, racism, hate speeches, physical attacks, and anti-Muslim campaigns. The 2006 Danish cartoon crisis and the controversy surrounding Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg speech have underscored the urgency of such issues as image-making, multiculturalism, freedom of expression, respect … [Read more...] about New Book: Islamophobia: The Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century
Muslim Geographies
Speakers include: Tahir Abbas, Ziauddin Sardar, Claire Dwyer, Sarah Glynn, Peter Hopkins, Arun Kundnani, Reina Lewis, Anoop Nayak, Rachel Pain, Jane Pollard... This event aims to provide a forum for debate about spaces that shape Muslim lives: Everyday spaces: campus, home, street, city, workplace, etc National and transnational spaces Past and present, real and … [Read more...] about Muslim Geographies