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'Quite unlike some high profile UK Muslims to date ... Dr Bari carries the weight of the community with him ... He is not afraid to challenge the elders or the angry voices of young people. His words and advice in this book will be an uncomfortable challenge for all who wish to stay in their comfort zones and blame others for their plight.'

- Neil Jameson CBE, Executive Director of Citizens UK

'The subject of Muslim engagement in Britain is a fraught one. In this book we hear first hand one man's journey and hopes for the future.'

- Shelina Janmohamed, author of Generation M: Young Muslims Changing the World.

'Instrumental in creating a successful multicultural, multi-ethnic London Olympic Games Muhammad worked tirelessly to unite faiths, nationalities and communities to ensure the delivery of the most cosmopolitan Olympic Games ever seen.'

- Lord Colin Moynihan, Chairman of the British Olympic Association London 2012 and former Minister for Sport.

'I have had the privilege of knowing Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari for many years. He is a figure of great compassion and integrity, and has played an enormous role in representing the British Muslim communities. This book is a deeply moving personal story about how one British Muslim has dealt with courage and patience with very complex and sensitive issues for over three decades.'

- Peter Oborne, Columnist for the Daily Mail and Middle East Eye

'In this memoir, Muhammad Abdul Bari provides a unique perspective on the evolution of the Muslim community in the UK, through his role as a community activist. His personal account offers an insight into the multitude of community projects and initiatives, and the challenges faced in light of key events and policy developments for the Muslim community as it has continued to mature over the last few decades. Dr Bari's efforts to cultivate relationships within and beyond the Muslim community to contribute towards a better understanding and foster positive relations is a great example of how Muslims can play a positive role in society.'

- Shaykh Akram Nadwi, Islamic scholar, Dean of Cambridge College and author of The Women Scholars in Islam