Sufis, Salafis and Islamists: The Contested Ground of British Islamic Activism

by Sadek Hamid

Book Overview

British Muslim activism has evolved constantly in recent decades. What have been its main groups and how do their leaders compete to attract followers? Which social and religious ideas from abroad are most influential? In this groundbreaking study, Sadek Hamid traces the evolution of Sufi, Salafi and Islamist activist groups in Britain, including The Young Muslims UK, Hizb ut-Tahrir, the Salafi JIMAS organisation and Traditional Islam Network. With...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350152625
• ISBN13: 9781350152625
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"