Representing Islam: Hip-Hop of the September 11 Generation

Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir's book "Representing Islam" explores the tension between Islam and the global popularity of hip-hop, including attempts by the hip-hop ummah to Islamize the genre and the vibrant underground hip-hop culture that exists online. It asks broader questions about how Islam is represented in this global community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Publisher: Indiana University Press

In his book, Representing Islam, Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir delves into the intricate interplay between Islam and the widespread appeal of hip-hop, encompassing endeavors by the hip-hop community to draw inspiration from the experiences of African Americans to articulate the human rights violations faced by Muslims. Nasir examines the state's management of hip-hop culture and explores how Muslim hip-hop artists are striving to infuse religious principles into the performance and vocabulary of the genre, particularly in the context of female artists who grapple with the issue of who has the authority to represent Muslim women. Additionally, Nasir investigates the thriving underground hip-hop scene that thrives online, providing a platform for fans residing in conservative countries to explore and engage with hip-hop, even when traditional avenues are restricted.

Representing Islam poses thought-provoking inquiries about the multifaceted emergence of hip-hop on a global scale, ultimately shedding light on broader questions regarding the representation of Islam within this global community.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253053046