Wandering Lonely in a Crowd: Reflections on the Muslim Condition in the West by

Description: Wandering Lonely in a Crowd by S.M. Atif Imtiaz Personal reflections of a Muslim living in the West during the turbulent years after 9/11 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "S.M. Atif Imtiazs desire for genuine discussion about Islam in Britain is striking and compelling" -The Telegraph"Imtiazs wisdom is offered in a simple, direct, accessible prose [and] speaks to all concerned with the place of Muslims in the West."-Tariq Modood, professor, University of Bristol"A compelling mix of intellectualism and vivid reportage."-Madeleine Bunting, associate editor and columnist, Guardian"Imtiaz is telling us to wake up to some tough global realities. Islam matters, more than anything else. Not just because it offers the most compelling and widely-followed alternative to turbo-capitalism, but because it does so on the basis of monotheism, historys most powerful idea. In these essays, spanning British and global Islamic issues of burning moment, Imtiaz reminds us that God has not gone away."-Abdal Hakim Murad, dean, Cambridge Muslim CollegeWandering Lonely in a Crowd: Reflections on the Muslim Condition in the West is a timely collection of essays, articles, lectures, and short stories that reflect on the years between 9/11 and Barack Obama. They cover the themes of integration, community cohesion, terrorism, radicalization, cultural difference, multiculturalism, identity politics, and liberalism. Beginning with a raw and unedited response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and ending with Obamas election, S.M. Atif Imtiaz covers the numerous facets of the debate that surrounds Western Muslims today. The book sets out a narrative for these years and a response that argues that Western Muslims should move away from identity politics towards Islamic humanism.S.M. Atif Imtiaz holds a doctorate in social psychology, is a longstanding community activist, and has worked in equalities for the Bradford and Airedale Primary Care Trust in England. Author Biography S.M. Atif Imtiaz: Atif Imtiaz has been involved with Islamic organizations since the late 1980s. He graduated from the City University in psychology and then completed a doctoral thesis at the London School of Economics in social psychology. He has studied Muslim identity politics and has been actively involved in grassroots initiatives. He was an advisor to the Government after the 7/7 terror attacks and continues to advise politicians and policy makers. He also runs a blog called Bradford Muslim. Table of Contents Foreword by Madeline BuntingIntroduction: every text has its context1. September 11: thoughts and emotions2. The Muslim condition3. A marchers song4. Making religion relevant5. Seven faces of freedom6. Muslims and the social7. From cultural awareness to cultural competence8. Finding a saviour for a city in need9. Farewell to the bush yearsEndnotes Review From student radicalism in the nineties to Muslims at the centre of a national security policy in the 2000s, Atif Imtiazs generation has had to confront issues of identity, belonging, loyalty, commitment and their faith in much harsher, more polarised terms than most. A careful thinker, drawing inspiration from many different sources including, of course, his Islamic faith, Imtiaz is one of those who is exploring and articulating what a twenty first Western expression of his religion might mean." --Madeleine Bunting Imtiaz is telling us to wake up to some tough global realities. Islam matters, more than anything else. Not just because it offers the most compelling and widely-followed alternative to turbo-capitalism, but because it does so on the basis of monotheism, historys most powerful idea. In these essays, spanning British and global Islamic issues of burning moment, Imtiaz reminds us that God has not gone away." - Abdal Hakim Murad, Dean, Cambridge Muslim College Atif Imtiazs collection of talks and essays are theoretically informed, practically directed at improving the well-being of Muslims through their own learning and action as well as through the benefits of fully becoming part of British society. His wisdom is offered in a simple, direct, accessible prose, presented sometimes in the form of a talk, sometimes as conversational biography. His combination of experience and social concern makes him a thoughtful British Muslim figure who speaks to all concerned with the place of Muslims in the West." - Professor Tariq Modood, University of Bristol and author of Multiculturalism: A Civic Idea (2007) Promotional Kube Publishing Ltd. Competing Titles The Islamist Ed Husain 9780143115984 16.00 Penguin April 2009 In the Land of the Ayatollahs Tupac Shakur Is King Shahzad Aziz 9780955235924 14.95 Amal Press Oct 2007 Description for Sales People A personal reflection and perspective on the current world after 9/11 Compilation of essays, short stories, articles makes it a varied and interesting read. Details ISBN1847740243 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1847740243 ISBN-13 9781847740243 Format Paperback Publisher Kube Publishing Ltd Short Title WANDERING LONELY IN A CROWD Language English Media Book Subtitle Reflections on the Muslim Condition in the West Imprint Kube Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Markfield Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2010-11-16 UK Release Date 2010-11-16 Author S.M. Atif Imtiaz Pages 164 Publication Date 2010-11-16 DEWEY 305.6970941 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-06-27 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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