More than a game: Why Muslims should reconsider their obsession with football

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As football fever grips millions around the world, few Muslims stop to consider the deeper ideological and cultural baggage that accompanies the sport. Far from being a neutral pastime, football has played a significant role in promoting nationalism and reshaping Muslim identities over the past century, argues Maulana Sikander Iqbal. “Football fever” is an appropriate […] The post More than a game: Why Muslims should reconsider their obsession with football appeared first on 5Pillars.