Among the Mosques

A Journey Across Muslim Britain

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Among the Mosques

By: Ed Husain

Narrated by: Akbar Kurtha

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Bloomsbury presents Among the Mosques by Ed Husain, read by Akbar Kurtha.

Timely and important' THE TIMES
'Considered and nuanced ... A must-read' The Rt Hon. Sajid Javid MP
'Compelling and moving' Tom Holland, author of Dominion
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Islam is the fastest-growing faith community in Britain. Domes and minarets are redefining the skylines of towns and cities as mosques become an increasingly prominent feature. Yet while Britain has prided itself on being a global home of cosmopolitanism and modern civilisation, its deep-rooted relationship with Islam – unique in history – is complex, threatened by rising hostility and hatred, intolerance and ignorance.

There is much media debate about embracing diversity in our communities, but what does integration look like on the ground, in places like Dewsbury, Glasgow, Belfast and London? How are Muslims, young and old, reconciling progressive values – of gender equality, individualism, the rule of law and free speech – with literalist interpretations of their faith? And how is this tension, away from the public gaze, unfolding inside mosques today?

Ed Husain takes his search for answers into the heart of Britain’s Muslim communities. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, Husain joins men and women in their prayers, conversations, meals, plans, pains, joys, triumphs and adversities. He tells their stories here in an open and honest account that brings the daily reality of British Muslim life sharply into focus – a struggle of identity and belonging, caught between tradition and modernity, East and West, revelation and reason.©2021 Ed Husain (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Ed HusainAkbar KurthaBloomsbury Publishing

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Timely and important ... A compelling account (Jawad Iqbal)

Fascinating … Mr Husain makes a compelling case

Considered and nuanced, with the voices of Muslim communities across the country at its very heart. Among the Mosques is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn more about modern Britain's admirable Muslim communities (The Rt Hon. Sajid Javid MP)

Bracingly honest, often challenging, yet ultimately optimistic, Ed Husain goes on a road trip around Muslim Britain that is also a road trip into the country’s future. A compelling and moving read (Tom Holland, author of DOMINION)

Ed Husain is a well-informed and sure-footed guide (David Goodhart, author of HEAD HAND HEART)

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If ever there was a book I feel most motivated to recommend, this is it. It's value toward a theory/plan that can bring Britain together, with a unified pride in our country, is extremely concise and well researched.