Indian Muslims

SOCIOLOGY OF A RELIGIOUS MINORITY

India is set to become home to the world’s largest Muslim population by 2050, yet this community remains one of the most marginalized. This eye-opening book reveals how Indian Muslims, despite the country’s economic growth, face systemic inequality-often lagging behind even Dalits (the lowest caste) in education, jobs, and social mobility. Shattering stereotypes, the author challenges the myth that Muslims are inherently extremist or orthodox. Through surveys across ten states and hard data, the book shows Indian Muslims are less conservative than those in Muslim-majority nations, with women pushing for greater rights and younger generations embracing modern values.

But rising Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric threaten their constitutional rights to equality. The book exposes how discrimination in politics, media, and daily life undermines India’s secular promise, leaving Muslims excluded and vulnerable. A urgent call to action, it combines rigorous research with real stories to highlight a crisis of fairness in the world’s largest democracy. Essential reading for understanding inequality, religious diversity, and the fight for justice in modern India.

PAGES: 226
AUTHOR: Riaz Hassan
FORMAT: Hardback