Minarets in the Mountains
A Journey into Muslim Europe
Tharik Hussain
Discover a hidden Europe rarely seen in the news - a Muslim Europe. Follow writer and documentary maker Tharik Hussain and his family as they travel through Western Balkans, the home to the largest indigenous Muslim population in Europe. From blonde-haired, blue-eyed Muslims to mystical Islamic lodges clinging to mountainsides and ancient mosques older than the Sistine Chapel, Hussain brings this vibrant culture to life. Minarets in The Mountains is the first non-fiction account of its kind, exploring the roots of modern-day Islamophobia while challenging stereotypes and reminding us that Europe is as Muslim as it is Christian, Jewish or pagan. A breathtaking journey into the heart of Europe, this book explores what defines us and who decides.
Publish Date
2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
2021-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.88
ISBN
9781784778286
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-01-02T16:21:25.000Z
Update, I finished it, amazing book, more a history (and absence in present day) of the Muslim Europe in the Balkans/Eastern Europe, hugely enjoyed it. Inspired to take my two boys when a bit older on this family journey. Well done @_TharikHussain with this book. – source