AFSOAS presents this book launch with author and SOAS Alumna Sumbul Ali-Karamali. Sumbul will discuss her new book Demystifying Shariah: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's Not Taking Over Our Country. The talk will be moderated by SOAS Alumna and AFSOAS Vice-President Dr. Bharti Kansara. 

In 2010, a growing number of anti-Shariah activists began amassing and depositing the word 'Shariah' as a scare word into the public discourse. 'Anti-Shariah' protests started infesting towns throughout the United States and Europe, despite no evidence of any imposition of Shariah – as puzzling as if Americans suddenly began protesting the Martian occupation of Earth.

But what is Shariah? If it’s as draconian and oppressive as the anti-Shariah activists say, then how can 1.6 billion people abide by it? If it requires the oppression of women, then why have at least thirteen Muslim women been Presidents or Prime Ministers in recent decades? If it requires violence, then why haven’t Muslims – nearly a quarter of the world’s population – taken over the world by now? 

The talk will be held on Zoom. Attendance is free, but you must RSVP in advance to attend. For more details visit our Eventbrite page.

SPECIAL OFFER: Anyone who pre-orders a copy of Sumbul's book will receive free autographed bookplates by simply uploading proof of purchase at http://www.beacon.org/a…/clientpages/PreorderSummer2020.aspx