Ziauddin Sardar
Ziauddin Sardar, writer and broadcaster, describes himself as a ‘critical polymath’. He is the author of over 40 books, including the highly acclaimed ‘Desperately Seeking Paradise’. He is Visiting Professor, School of Arts, the City University, London and editor of ‘Futures’, the monthly journal of planning, policy and futures studies.
Articles by Ziauddin Sardar
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Books
The Quest for Meaning: Developing a Philosophy of Pluralism
- 09 August 2010
- 6 comments
Tariq Ramadan is a feted thinker, but his argument for the equal value of all faiths is clothed in platitudes and patronising mysticism.
Non Fiction
Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam and the West
- 11 February 2010
- 4 comments
Predictions of a Muslim takeover of Europe reproduce the worst sorts of orientalist prejudice.
Health
Put a little spice in your box
- 02 July 2009
- 1 comment
Viagra can now be bought over the counter at Boots. But hold on – look east and you will find far better, natural remedies for “exhausted passion”. Ziauddin Sardar offers a user’s guide
UK Politics
Who are the British Asians?
- 25 September 2008
- 8 comments
There is no such thing as the "Asian community". The label was imposed on a generation of migrants after they arrived in Britain, and holds no hint of how they see themselves
Religion
The strange allure of our 'exes'
- 18 September 2008
- 9 comments
To declare that you are an ex-fanatic or ex-Muslim is now the shortest route to fame and fortune
Religion
Modern marriage
- 04 September 2008
- 12 comments
A new arrangement means a young Muslim is free to marry whomever he or she wishes, without their parents' consent
Asia
Musharraf's departure will not bring peace
- 21 August 2008
- 11 comments
Pakistan is breathing a sigh of relief - but Musharraf has left the country in a total mess
Life & Society
Weird science
- 21 August 2008
- 64 comments
According to some Muslim scholars, everything from genetics to robotics and space travel is described in the Quran. What nonsense
Religion
Let Muslims choose their own committee
- 07 August 2008
- 13 comments
The right to disagree and be critical of your government is what is known as democracy, a right cherished as much by British Muslims as anyone else
