Radical - My Journey From Islamist Extremism to a Democratic Awakening

Maajid Nawaz is the co-founder and executive director of Quilliam and founder of Khudi. He was formerly on the UK national leadership for the global Islamist party Hizb ut-Tahrir and was involved in the organisation for almost 14 years. He served four years in an Egyptian prison as an Amnesty International 'prisoner of conscience', until he became de-radicalised and renounced his extremist views. Maajid now engages in counter-Islamist thought-generating, social-activism, writing, debating and media appearances. He holds a BA (Hons) from SOAS in Arabic and Law and an MSc in Political Theory from London School of Economics. Maajid serves as an ambassador for the global Alliance of Youth Movements, is a member of the Liberal Democrat party, and a proud father to his young son.

About the author

Maajid Nawaz

Summary

Presents a personal account of life inside and out of Islamic extremism. This book also highlights one man's quest to inspire change and challenge extremism in all its forms.

Foreword

An insider’s story of radical Islamism in Britain

Product details

• Authors: Maajid Nawaz, Nawaz Maajid
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2013
• EAN: 9780753540770
• ISBN: 978-0-7535-4077-0
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 28 mm
• Series: W H Allen
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, RELIGION / Fundamentalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Religion & politics, Religion and Politics, Religious Fundamentalism, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities