Muslim, Actually

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How Islam is Misunderstood and Why it Matters

By Tawseef Khan

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Muslim, Actually challenges widespread misconceptions about Muslims and Islam in Western societies. Tawseef Khan addresses questions about the portrayal of Muslim men, women's rights related to the veil, and integration struggles. The book dismantles stereotypes from within and outside the faith, offering a bold and provocative exploration of Muslim identity forged after 9/11 and the War on Terror. It serves as both a wake-up call for non-Muslims and a guide for Muslims navigating a frequently hostile world.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religion, spirituality, and contemporary social issues, particularly those seeking a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslim identity in Western contexts. It appeals to both Muslims looking for representation and non-Muslims eager to challenge stereotypes and broaden their perspective.

A provocative exploration of what it means to be a Muslim today.

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Why are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating?

Across western societies, Muslims are more misunderstood than any other minority. But what does it mean to believe in Islam today, to have forged your beliefs and identity in the shadow of 9/11 and the War on Terror? Exploding stereotypes from both inside and outside the faith, Muslim, Actually shows that while we may think we know all about Islam, we are often wrong about even the most basic facts.

Bold and provocative, Muslim, Actually is both a wake-up call for non-believers and a passionate new framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against them.

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Praised as sober, level-headed, and highly readable by author Peter Oborne, the book painstakingly dismantles myths about Muslims. The i describes it as thoughtful, exploratory, candid, passionate, and thoroughly modern, reflecting thoughtfully on faith and identity. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown calls it a remarkable, insightful, and searingly honest reflection on British Muslim life, highlighting hope and possibilities amidst challenges. It is meticulously researched and thought-provoking, convincing in its examination of Muslim identity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786499530

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Tawseef Khan

About the Author

Tawseef Khan is a qualified solicitor specialising in immigration and asylum law and a human rights activist with over ten years of experience working on refugee and Muslim issues. In 2016 he obtained a doctoral degree from the University of Liverpool, where his thesis explored the fairness of the British asylum system. He was a recipient of a 2017 Northern Writers Award. He is a Muslim and lives in Manchester.

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