The Jamaat Question in Bangladesh

'This collection of essays on Bangladesh's place in the world stands out in the crowded field of writings on political Islam. The editors offer a comprehensive survey and analysis of Islam's political role in the Muslim world's third most populous nation.' Shabbir Akhtar, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford 'The Jamaat Question offers a nuanced exploration of Bangladesh's socio-political landscape, focusing on Jamaat, its largest Islam-based party. Bridging multiple disciplines, this insightful volume sheds light on Jamaat's controversial and constructive role in Bangladesh's tumultuous politics. An essential read for scholars probing the complexities of Islam, politics, and society in modern Bangladesh.' Mohammad A Auwal, Department of Communication Studies, California State University, Los Angeles 'The Jamaat Question in Bangladesh is a marvellous compendium, a sparkling collection of gems from the established authors of political Islam in Bangladesh. Destined to become a masterpiece in the field, the volume, for the first time, delves deep into the local politics in Bangladesh with global relevance. Empirically rich and theoretically sophisticated, this dazzling collection of essays will mark a new era of reconciliation between Islamic and secular politics in Bangladesh and beyond.' Md Yousuf Ali, Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Thought, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)