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Mahnoor Farooqi

Coventry University

Thesis title:

Coventry Muslim History Project Towards a West Midlands Vernacular of Islam and Muslim Life

My research investigates the historical development and lived experiences surrounding Muslim religious spaces in Coventry and Birmingham. Drawing on oral histories, archival research, and mapping, the project traces how these institutions have evolved across generations and ethnic communities, shaping distinctive local Muslim vernaculars.

Research Area

  • Cultural History
  • Post-Colonial Studies

Conferences

Jadal 2026: Muslim Women Navigating Theology, Ethics, and Society (forthcoming)