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A People's History of Islam: Tales of Mystics, Pilgrims and the Ordinary by Dr Hassan Abbas

Who writes Islamic history — empires and rulers, or ordinary believers?In this research seminar hosted by AMI on 14 January 2026, Dr Hassan Abbas presents insights from his forthcoming book project, A People’s History of Islam. Challenging state-centred and court-sponsored histor ...  Show more

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