The Muslim Problem: Why We re Wrong About Islam and Why It Matters

A vital exploration of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim identity in the West.

Why are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating? Across Western societies, Muslims are more misunderstood than any other minority. Tawseef Khan explodes stereotypes from both inside and outside the faith, showing that while we may think we know all about Islam, we are often wrong about even the most basic facts.

• Explores the complexities of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim identity.
• Challenges stereotypes about Islam and Muslims.
• Provides a framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against them.

Bold and provocative, The Muslim Problem is both a wake-up call for non-believers and a passionate new framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against them. For readers interested in social science, religion, and cultural studies.

Tawseef Khan is a qualified solicitor specializing in immigration and asylum law and a human rights activist with over ten years of experience working on refugee and Muslim issues. In 2016 he obtained a doctoral degree from the University of Liverpool, where his thesis explored the fairness of the British asylum system. He was a recipient of a 2017 Northern Writers Award. He is a Muslim and lives in Manchester.