Contesting Political Islam explores the ideological and methodological divergences within Islamist movements, specifically focusing on Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) in the UK. This book sheds light on the often-overlooked internal debates among Islamists, providing a nuanced understanding of these dynamics. Contributing significantly to the literature on the rise of Islamist violence and causes behind young Muslims joining such movements, this book further highlights points of disagreements within these groups. By examining Hizb ut-Tahrir's interactions and conflicts with rival Islamist groups, this book offers a unique insight into the varied interpretations and implementations of political Islam.

Farhaan Wali is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Bangor University, UK. He is the author of Radicalism Unveiled (2016), Segregated Britain (2020), Leaving Islamism (2022) and Hizb ut-Tahrir in Britain: A Historical Account of the Rise and Fall of an Islamist Group (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024). In addition to his academic expertise, he has been involved in several cross-cultural research projects in the private sector related to counterterrorism and British Muslims. Farhaan Wali holds a doctorate in political science from Royal Holloway (University of London).