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February 7, 2008

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British activist Ed Husain was seduced, at the age of 16, by revolutionary Islamist ideals that flourished at the heart of educated British culture. Yet he later shrank back from radicalism after coming close to a murder and watching people he loved become suicide bombers. He dug deeper into Islamic spirituality, and now offers a fresh and daring perspective on the way forward.
Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music ¦ lists of recommended books and music from the program
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits
About the Image
Hizb ut-Tahrir demonstration against American policy in Iraq and Somalia. London.
(photo: "Hoody" by Manolo/Flickr)
Unheard Cuts
» Complete, Unedited Interview (mp3, 1:22.37)
Krista and Ed Husain touched on a large number of issues during their interview. We had to cut some for the sake of an hour of radio. We'd like you to be able be part of the process. Download their entire, unedited conversation and let us know what you think.
Hear the Music
» SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program
SOF Observed
» Blog Post: "Talking about Islamism"
Associate producer Shiraz Janjua writes about the challenges of using terms like Islamism, what's at stake, and the importance of hearing stories from many Muslim voices.
Voices of Our Audience
» Your Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you.
Voice on the Radio
Ed Husain Ed Husain
Husain is a former fundamentalist and member of Hizb ut-Tahrir, and author of The Islamist.