[Podcast] Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics | Celsabil Hadj-Cherif

What does it mean to be Muslims in politics? How can Muslims really bring about meaningful political change, beyond White House iftars and gimmicky identity politics? Celsabil Hadj-Cherif examines Muslims and Muslimness in politics, failed models of political (dis)engagement, and what it means to bring Islamic ethics into our political vision. Celsabil Hadj-Cherif is a […] The post [Podcast] Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics | Celsabil Hadj-Cherif appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.

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[Podcast] Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics | Celsabil Hadj-Cherif

What does it mean to be Muslims in politics? How can Muslims really bring about meaningful political change, beyond White House iftars and gimmicky identity politics? Celsabil Hadj-Cherif examines Muslims and Muslimness in politics, failed models of political (dis)engagement, and what it means to bring Islamic ethics into our political vision.

Celsabil Hadj-Cherif is a community organiser, activist, political analyst and student of Islamic sciences. She holds an MA in Law and Politics from SOAS University of London. Her work focuses on the history of Islamic political movements, Islamic law and Middle Eastern politics.

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