A Survey on Extremism and Religious Leaders in Pakistan

Iffat Hussain (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

191 Seiten

2026 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
9781036460297 (ISBN)

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This book is a bold and critical examination of intersection of religion, power, and lived experience of contemporary Pakistani Muslims. Through qualitative research and sociopolitical analysis, this study explores extremist religious narratives and challenges the propaganda of dominant clerical figures which restrict personal freedoms, resist socio-economic development, and enforce harsh, dehumanizing rules. This study gives voice to Pakistani Muslims who suffer under the harsh religious rulings and extremist ideologies which are used to justify fear, resistance to change, and economic stagnation in the name of religious purity. Through comprehensive research and lived experiences the study reveals the lived realities of communities trapped between faith and fear. It examines the conflict between spiritual aspirations and imposed dogma. It aims to bridge the gap between extremists' narrative and the genuine needs of believers, and to restore Islam as a force for dignity, empowerment, and peace in Pakistani society. Intended for scholars of religious studies, South Asian politics, sociology, and Islamic reform, and all those who are interested to know the genuine needs and Islamic thoughts of Pakistani Muslims.

Iffat Hussain is an International Development professional with more than 15 years of experience. In addition to being a social researcher she is also a freelance writer. She is passionate about promoting women's rights and solutions for social issues and volunteered for numerous initiatives focused on gender equity and community empowerment. She currently serves as the Board Chair of thestepsfowrward.org, a Michigan-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. She is the author of Problems of Working Women in Karachi, Pakistan (Editions One and Two) and Women and Depression, where she explores the challenges women of Pakistan face in modern society and advocates for systemic change.

Erscheinungsdatum	15.11.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Islam
ISBN-13	9781036460297 / 9781036460297
Zustand	Neuware