Islam

An exploration of the rich diversity of communities reading the Qur'an around the world today

'A powerful corrective' Guardian

'This should be compulsory reading' Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads

`For anyone interested in the future of Islam, both in Britain and the Islamic world, this is an important book' The Times

The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich with strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-l

Shortlisted for the British Academy Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2018.

'A SERIOUSLY NECESSARY BOOK.' ROWAN WILLIAMS, FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

'A MUST READ.' MIQDAAD VERSI, MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN

'A COMPELLING AND COMPASSIONATE SURVEY OF BRITISH ISLAM.' THE GUARDIAN

'A TIMELY BOOK.' BARONESS WARSI

'HUGELY IMPORTANT.' PETER OBORNE

'HEARTENING.' DAVID ANDERSON QC

In this groundbreaking book, James Fe

From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century.

An incisive analysis of Islamist movements in the Middle East

A political, social, and cultural battle is currently raging in the Middle East. On one side are the Islamists, those who believe Islam should be the region's primary identity. In opposition are nationalists, secularists, royal families, military establishments, and others who view Islamism as a serious threat to national security, historical identity, and a cohesive society.

This provocative, vitally important w

Free Medicine is a collection of forty intimate meditations written by Sufi teacher Pir Elias Amidon. Whether describing a naked dive into a pond in the middle of the night, or a confrontation with soldiers in a Burmese temple, these meditations can serve as companions for those whose deepest desire is to know first-hand "the good news at the heart of reality." Human, accessible, and tender, Free Medicine has the power to open us up in ways we never expected. In the words of Keith Dowman, autho

This book is an anthology of honest reflections, advices and anecdotes compiled for Muslim women reflecting on marriage, and for all others interested in hearing Muslim women's voices.

A comprehensive collection of contemporary writings on political Islam from key thinkers in the field. Includes a substantial introduction.

Portrays Iraqi Shiite Muslims in a period of occupation and transition. This photographic compilation, recorded over 12 months, captures the Shiites' intense commitment to their faith and their indomitable spirit of sacrifice.

A compelling account of the origins of the Islamist Revolution and the ideas and energy mobilising the Islamic world