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New Books in Islamic Studies

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, "Minority Of One: The Unchaining of an Arab Mind" (2020)

Aug 30, 2022
Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, an Egyptian-born scholar and activist, shares his journey of transformation from radicalization to promoting peace and education. He discusses the challenges faced by minority groups in Egypt, including Coptic Christians and dark-skinned African Egyptians. Mansour also sheds light on growing up in an intensely antisemitic environment and advocates for the liberation of the Arabs from the global left to address pressing social issues and counter destructive forms of Islam.
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  • The book 'Minority of One: The Unchaining of an Arab Mind' sheds light on prevalent anti-Semitism, discrimination against religious and ethnic minorities, and racism against dark-skinned individuals in Arab and Muslim societies.
  • The rise of extreme religiosity in Egypt led to the destruction of family structures and customs, bringing about a corrosive effect on Egyptian society and upending traditional values and norms.

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Exposing Social and Political Issues in the Middle East

The podcast episode features a conversation with Hussein Abu Bakr Mansour, who shares his personal journey growing up in Egypt during the 90s and 2000s. Mansour's book, 'Minority of One: The Unchaining of an Arab Mind,' aims to shed light on major social and political issues in the region that often go overlooked. He discusses the deliberate efforts to conceal these issues, such as prevalent anti-Semitism, discrimination against religious and ethnic minorities, and racism against dark-skinned individuals. Mansour emphasizes that his book not only exposes these problems but also offers hope for change, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues for the betterment of Arab and Muslim societies.

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