Muslimness in Contemporary Literary Imaginations

Focusing on imagination and self-representation as a key sociocultural force, this book examines the diverse ways Muslim writers articulate complex and multifaceted conceptualizations of Muslimness at the critical conjuncture of culture, faith, gender, sexuality and diasporic experience. It highlights how contemporary fiction offers valuable insights into discussions on Muslims. This book situates Muslim writing in relation to “Muslimness” as an inherently contradictory field of meaning and the