Securitizing Islam

By Stuart Croft

Book Description

In the aftermath of September 11th, profound shifts occurred in how communities perceive identity, belonging, and spiritual practice. Stuart Croft explores these transformations through the lens of "securitization," examining how certain groups become viewed as threats requiring security responses.

This scholarly work investigates the evolving relationship between British society and Islam, revealing how fear and policy have reshaped daily experiences for both Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Croft demonstrates how Muslims have increasingly been positioned as outsiders to contemporary British identity, fundamentally altering social dynamics and personal relationships.

Drawing from security studies and sociology, the author presents an innovative framework for understanding how national events influence individual perceptions of safety, community, and spiritual expression. The analysis reveals the complex ways terrorism concerns have penetrated everyday life, affecting how people navigate their faith, cultural identity, and sense of belonging.

For readers interested in interfaith understanding and social healing, this examination offers valuable insights into the psychological and social processes that divide communities. Croft's work illuminates how fear-based thinking transforms societies and challenges readers to consider how collective trauma shapes our relationships with those who practice different spiritual traditions.

Through rigorous analysis spanning 278 pages, this study provides essential understanding for anyone seeking to bridge cultural divides and foster greater compassion across religious boundaries in our interconnected world.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 278 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Terrorism
✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
✓ Explore Prevention
✓ Explore Terrorism, prevention
✓ Explore Government policy
✓ Explore National security
✓ Explore Terrorism, government policy
✓ Explore Social aspects

Topics Covered

Terrorism Terrorism, religious aspects Prevention Terrorism, prevention Government policy National security Terrorism, government policy Social aspects National security, great britain Muslims Public opinion, great britain Influence Islam POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General Public opinion Islamic fundamentalism Internal security Religious aspects September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 Internal security, great britain