British Muslims

A new generation of Muslims activists, academics, religious scholars and professionals are drawing on contemporary reformist thinking emerging from outside their parents' or grandparents' tradition and are using this to inform their activism. This positive new thinking is traced as it impacts and shapes the burgeoning field of Muslim women's activism, the formation of religious leaders, what is to count as 'Muslim politics', the dynamics of de-radicalisation and what has been dubbed the 'New Muslim Cool' in music, fashion and culture.
A collaboration between two academics, one Muslim and one not, the book gives a distinctive take on understanding Islam and Muslims in Britain today.

“"A timely antidote to the, arguably, twisted characterisation and popular perception of British Muslims in circulation." -- Professor Humayn Ansari, Royal Holloway "Considering the light the book throws on the burning issues in British society that directly impact Muslims such as those of Islamophobia, identity, immigration, extremism, terrorism, and integration, it is required reading for anyone - especially journalists, policy makers, and scholars wishing to understand modern British society." -- Akbar Ahmed, American University, Washington, DC, Daily Times of Pakistan "Innovative, informative, and incisive, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Muslim-Christian relations." -- Simon Valentine, Church Times "If you teach Islam to students, then I think you should definitely buy, read and use this book...Your work will be enriched. Your students will benefit." -- Janet Dyson, REtoday "British Muslims are redefining their role in life as individuals and as a wider community, projecting a positive image that breaks through entrenched views in their own communities, and tackles established Islamophobia in wider British society. Lewis and Sadek's scholarship is a timely commentary on this social change." -- Lisa Kaaki, Arab News (Pakistan Edition) "The authors have pulled no punches in discussing sensitive issues within the context of the 21st century multi-faith Britain... Readers will gain an understanding of how the Muslim community, particularly its younger section, is going through an internal introspection and trying to navigate its way into mainstreaming its presence in Britain." -- Muhammad Abdul Bari, The Muslim Vibe and The Platform "Lewis and Hamid created a substantial work in British Muslims. The book is a necessary addition to the libraries of Muslims seeking to learn about or enhance their knowledge of complex Muslim cultural identities... I highly recommend it." -- Layla Abdullah-Poulos, NBAMuslims”

"A timely antidote to the, arguably, twisted characterisation and popular perception of British Muslims in circulation." -- Professor Humayn Ansari, Royal Holloway

Philip Lewis is the author of Young, British and Muslim (2007). Sadek Hamid is a Senior Researcher at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Sufis, Salafis and Islamists: The Contested Ground of British Islamic Activism (2016).

'A timely antidote to the, arguably, twisted characterisation and popular perception of British Muslims in circulation.'Humayn Ansari, Royal HollowayA new generation of Muslims - activists, academics, religious scholars and professionals - are drawing on contemporary reformist thinking that is emerging from outside their parents' or grandparents' tradition. And they are using this to inform their activism. This positive new thinking is traced as it impacts and shapes the burgeoning field of Muslim women's activism, the formation of religious leaders, what is to count as 'Muslim politics', the dynamics of de-radicalisation, and what has been dubbed the 'New Muslim Cool' in music, fashion and culture.A collaboration between two academics, one Muslim and one not, this book gives a distinctive take on understanding Islam and Muslims in Britain today.Philip Lewis is the author of Young, British and Muslim (2007). Sadek Hamid is a Senior Researcher at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Sufis, Salafis and Islamists: The Contested Ground of British Islamic Activism (2016).Cover image: iStockphoto.comCover design:[EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN (cover): 978-1-4744-3276-4ISBN (PPC): 978-1-4744-3275-7Barcode

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