All four of the bombers involved in 7/7, the deadly attack on London's transport system in July 2005, were aged 30 or under. The spectre of extremist Islam looms large and Muslim youth in the UK are increasingly linked to radical Islamic movements. A clear, balanced examination of this complex issue is long overdue. Philip Lewis sets out to address this by looking at the lives and beliefs of young Muslims aged 18 to 30, against a backdrop of the problems any migrant community face. Beginning with an overview of British Muslim communities, he goes on to explore the nature of the intergenerational gap in the Muslim community, showing how normal tensions are exaggerated as children are educated in a language and culture different to that of their parents. Patriarchal 'clan politics' and a breakdown in communication between young Muslims and traditional Muslim leaders are dispossessing Islamic youth, leading a small but significant minority to turn to radical groups for somewhere to belong and something to believe in. Lewis concludes by identifying a generational shift from 'clan politics' to what he calls a 'new professionalism' and demonstrates how new organizations and networks of Muslim thinkers are springing up all the time - allowing young Muslims to find positive identities and outlets for their concerns and energies.
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Philip Lewis lectures in the Department for Peace Studies, a world leading research center in peace and conflict studies at the University of Bradford. He is the Inter-Faith Adviser to the Bishop of Bradford, sits on the Commission of British Muslims and Islamophobia and is the author of Islamic Britain (IB Tauris).
"Philip Lewis moves beyond a simple narrative of "good Muslims" and "bad Muslims" to capture the anxieties, idiosyncrasies and challenges rumbling within British Islam. Written with the authority of an experienced interfaith activist and academic, this book is an insightful guide into the communities, complex dynamics and diverse voices. It critically charts the progress and pitfalls to date in British Muslims becoming an integral and valued part of modern Britain."
Asim Siddiqui, Chairman, The City Circle.
"Philip Lewis has built up a remarkable depth of knowledge into particular parts of Britain's hugely diverse Muslim community. What he offers is much needed, well informed insight on a subject, Muslims in Britain, which usually attracts the opposite. If you want to have a better understanding of the vital debates around Islam in this country, start here."
Madeleine Bunting, The Guardian
'Philip Lewis's exploration of the intricacies of British Muslim life provide a timely antidote to the oversimplification that characterises so much (mis-)understanding about the place of Muslims in twenty-first century Britain. Through a penetrating examination of the challenges facing the younger generations, we are introduced to the exciting and optimistic range of dynamic initiatives being pursued, often in forums and spaces outside the control of their elders. Young British Muslims are clearly engaging critically and increasingly confidently with the complexities of wider society, and, as Lewis demonstrates, are forging creative - British - ways of being Muslim.'
Professor Humayun Ansari, Author of 'The Infidel Within': Muslims in Britain Since 1800
'Drawing on his long personal experiences and careful research, Philip Lewis in this well argued and well written book provides a fascinating and insightful account of the way in which young Muslims struggle to evolve a coherent sense of themselves and their place in British society. The book is timely and full of much practical good sense.'
Bhikhu Parekh, Professor of University of Westminster and House of Lords
'Based on 20 years of active engagement with the Muslim communities of Britain, as well as considerable scholarly knowledge, Philip Lewis offers a sane, balanced and highly accessible introduction to the world of the British Muslims. In particular, he emphasises the variety of Muslim voices, the differences between the outlooks of younger and older generations, and the debates about how to be Muslim in modern Britain. This snapshot of British Islam in the making should be read by all those interested in the future of British society.'
Francis Robinson CBE, Professor of the History of South Asia, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
'A most important book on British Muslims. It explodes many contemporary stereotypes to reveal a picture which is far more complex than is often supposed. It shines a light onto both new areas of menace and new avenues of hope. Every politician and policy-maker should read it.'
Paul Vallely, The Independent
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