An authoritative examination of the state of Islam in the UK, aiming to bring majority Muslim and mainstream British political opinion into a coalition against extremism. The author was selected as one of BBC Woman's Hour Power List 2015: Top 10 Influencers, is a tireless campaigner for women's rights within British Muslim communities and co-founder of Inspire.

Acknowledgements 9
A Note on Terms 11
Introduction 15
1. Race to your Caliphate: The Rise of Islamist Extremism 25
2. British Salafists and Islamists: The Growing Convergence 51
3. The Islamist-Led Assault on Prevent 87
4. Identity Politics: Islamism and the Ultra Left, the Far Right and Feminists 119
5. Voices from the Frontline 151
Conclusion: Winning the Battle against Extremism 175
A bout the Authors 197
Notes 199
Bibliography 235
Index 243