House of Islam: A Global History

The House of Islam is a powerful corrective to Western perceptions of Islam, offering entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims and challenging sensational headlines and hard-line policies. It introduces us to the kindness of Mohammed, the beauty of Islamic art, and the tension between mysticism and literalism. Ed Husain expertly and compassionately guides us through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West or its enemy but a peaceable ally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A powerful corrective to the prevailing narrative about Islam, "The House of Islam" by Peter Frankopan offers a compelling and essential perspective on the religion's future in Britain and the Islamic world. The book challenges the widespread perception of Islam as a threat and instead presents a nuanced and empathetic understanding of the faith. The gulf between Islam and the West is widening, and this book seeks to bridge that divide by providing entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims worldwide. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, Frankopan introduces readers to the kindness of Mohammed, the beauty of Islamic art, and the permeation of the divine in public spaces. He also explores the tension between mysticism and literalism that still threatens the religion. Ed Husain, an expert on Islam, expertly guides readers through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West but rather a peaceable ally. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of Islam and the relationship between the two worlds.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408872284