Narratives of conversion to Islam in Britain: Male perspectives

Yasir Suleiman

Narratives of conversion to Islam in Britain: Male perspectives

Yasir Suleiman (Editor)

University of Cambridge

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Abstract

Conversion to Islam holds a lot of promise for converts. It signals the
configuration of the self in a direction in which spirituality, balance, peace of
mind and commitment to an ethical code act as guiding principles that help
the convert navigate life with fortitude and a sense of purpose. As truth seekers,
converts subscribe to an aesthetic of continuous self-probing and discovery to
reach higher levels of engagement with the world in which they live. In this
schema, converts understand that man’s mastery of his destiny is an ideal that
can never be satisfied; hence the need for divine guidance. Turning to Islam is
the wilful surrender to God as the source of this guidance. By following this
path converts aim to develop an internal order in which God’s will and human
endeavour are brought into harmony with each other. It is against this abiding
background of hope and positive spirit that I present the following
commentary.

Original language	English
Publisher	University of Cambridge
Number of pages	178
Publication status	Published - Feb 2016
Externally published	Yes

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