Revenge, Politics and Blasphemy in Pakistan (Hardback)

'Anyone interested in understanding Pakistan's obsession with blasphemy and how it has come to affect the Ahmadis must engage with Hussain's work.' 'An incredibly compelling read.' 'A tour de force. This excellent book illuminates the nuances of theological issues which figured among the Muslims and continue to do so in Pakistan even to this day. If you want to understand why Pakistan is the way it is, and why India has a lot to learn, Hussain is your best guide.' 'Hussain's richly researched book delves into the history of blasphemy in Pakistan, one of the world's most egregious examples of religious extremism going mainstream. Behind the appalling headlines of modern Pakistan, telling of the often fatal state-sanctioned harassment of those accused of blasphemy, lies a complex and fascinating story; Hussain's investigation brings it to light with clarity and nuance.' 'A highly original and timely interpretation of the role of blasphemy in shaping religious politics in Pakistan. Meticulously researched, this monograph makes a significant contribution to the burgeoning literature on politicised religion as well as for rethinking the colonial past.' 'A fluent and insightful exploration of controversies over religious offence in late colonial India and their influence in shaping the politics of blasphemy in contemporary Pakistan. This is a fresh and engaging contribution to debates on the intersection of religion and politics in South Asia.' 'Remarkably lucid narration of a very complex phenomena in which law and philosophical discourse intersect in a bid to explicate historical situation. Hussain unravels the political and legal intricacies which have punctuated the last two decades of united India.'