Critical Muslim 21: Relations

Samia Rahman is amazed at the complexity of relations in an interconnected world; Piro Rexhepi explores sexual politics in the Balkans; Mohammed Moussa examines extended families in Japan; Ayisha Malik goes in search of love; Annalisa Mormile uncovers disunity in the EU family; Elma Berisha attempts to shatter the myth of homogeneity; Michael Vincente Perez argues that feminism is for everybody; Amir Hussain has an American Muslim dream; Saulat Pervez sets out to cultivate reading habits; Aamer Hussein looks back on his diasporic life; Fatimah Ashrif and Julian Bond have a conversation on interfaith; Claire Chambers challenges the representation of British Muslim sexuality; and Ziauddin Sardar tries to cope with a troublesome auntie.About Critical Muslim: A quarterly publication of ideas and issues showcasing groundbreaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Each edition centers on a discrete theme, and contributions include reportage, academic analysis, cultural commentary, photography, poetry, and book reviews.