
Muslims constitute Britain's second largest religious grouping, and writing about their experiences has found a new audience in recent years-though not always through a positive lens. But a proper historical treatment of their arrival, settlement and establishment had been conspicuously absent until Humayun Ansari's seminal work, reissued here in an updated edition. "The Infidel Within" draws together rich archival research and first-hand experience into a broad, integrated history of the Muslim presence in Britain. Among the topics addressed are migration and settlement in Britain before 1945, the evolution of a British Muslim identity, Muslim women and families, Muslims and education, and the growing mobilization of Muslims in Britain's political, religious and economic life. This definitive and sympathetic history, brought right up to date, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand modern Britain.
This work investigates the historical trajectory, settlement patterns, and social integration of Muslim communities in Britain from 1800 to the present day. Humayun Ansari, a scholar specializing in the history of Muslims in Britain, utilizes extensive archival research and primary source documentation to construct a comprehensive narrative. The text argues that the Muslim presence is not a recent phenomenon but a long-standing component of British social and cultural history, tracing the evolution of identity and political mobilization over two centuries.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the historical depth of the Muslim population in the United Kingdom. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the breadth of the research, which provides a necessary counter-narrative to contemporary media portrayals.
Page Count:
571
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190935022
ISBN-13:
9780190935023
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