Religious Difference in a Secular Age

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Focusing on the experiences of two religious minorities in Egypt, this work offers a profound ethnographic study that explores the complexities of secular governance. It critically examines how secularism, while claiming to manage conflict, often generates its own strife. Through Saba Mahmood's insights, the book reveals the intricate relationship between religious identity and the political landscape, highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized communities within a secular framework.