The Battle for British Islam

The Battle for British Islam is a frustrating book to read. This is not to criticise Sara Khan, or co-author Tony McMahon – it’s simply a function of the story they have to tell. The authors offer an invaluable tour d’horizon of the different movements, events and (re)groupings which have shaped British Muslim identity and experience over the last couple of decades or so. A particular focus is the Government’s counter-extremism policy and the very concerted resistance it faces. [Harry’s Place] Read more