Akbar S. Ahmed
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Akhbar Ahmed argues that the rise of Muslim fundamentalists means that Islamic leaders face a choice between moderation or militancy. Published May 31 1999
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Akbar Ahmed’s provocative lecture for the Longman/ History Today Awards examines Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Published March 1 1996
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How Islamic was the founder of Pakistan? Akbar Ahmed offers a radical reassessment of his life and motives - and the forces that propelled his change of course.
Published August 31 1994
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Ann Hills on Scotland's Museum of Religion Published July 31 1993
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Akbar Ahmed looks at the passion and theology behind the great monument to love.
Published April 30 1993
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Akbar Ahmed warns that fundamentalism is misappropriating history as sectarianism strengthens in the Indian sub-continent.
Published January 1 1993
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Akbar Ahmed looks at the legacy of a Moorish past for the present Spain. Published October 1 1991
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Akbar Ahmed offers the most timely review of how history and stereotype have often combined to make Western Orientalism a hindrance rather than a help in mutual understanding between two cultures. Published March 31 1991
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Akbar Ahmed, one of Pakistan's leading scholars, reflects on the links - past, present and future - of the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds. Published November 1 1989
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