Review of Naveeda Khan, Muslim Becoming: Aspiration and Skepticism in Pakistan (Contemporary Islam, 9, 2015) (original) (raw)

The review discusses Naveeda Khan's "Muslim Becoming: Aspiration and Skepticism in Pakistan," highlighting the author's method of employing long-term fieldwork to examine the dynamics of sectarianism and aspirations within Pakistani society. The book effectively illustrates the complexities of religious authority and public skepticism towards 'ulama while offering insights into the aspirations and struggles of individuals in contemporary Pakistan. Despite moments of brilliance, the review points out certain limitations in Khan's narrative, particularly in addressing the enduring influence of traditional religious authorities.