Muslim Wales

Wales is a vibrant multicultural and multireligious nation, home to one of the oldest Muslim communities in Britain, but the depth of the historic connections between Islam and Wales is less well known. In Muslim Wales Abdul-Azim Ahmed explores the stories of nine places which trace this shared history across centuries. The people, artefacts and buildings associated with each site, tell a story of cross-cultural and -linguistic influence, shared journeys and a history impacted by empire and colonialism. Fascinating, vital and beautifully illustrated, Muslim Wales furthers our understanding of this evolving story and how it informs our sense of identity and belonging. It will appeal to casual readers and those interested in learning about this topic in more depth.

Author Biography

Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed is Deputy Director of the Islam-UK Centre at Cardiff University, where he is part of an interdisciplinary team researching contemporary Islam. He is also Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Wales, working with Muslim collectives and charities in Wales in pursuit of the common good. His first work, ‘The Contemporary British Mosque’, explored the growth and significance of Muslim religious institutions. He is local to Cardiff, enjoys the outdoors, and has two children.