Across the Worlds of Islam: Muslim Identities, Beliefs, and Practices from Asia to America.

The text is a book review of "Across the Worlds of Islam: Muslim Identities, Beliefs, and Practices from Asia to America." The book explores the diversity of Muslim experiences and challenges the traditional focus on Arabic-language texts and orthodox beliefs. It examines how Muslims express their religious identities through various aspects of everyday life, such as body care, artistic expression, and communal gatherings. The book also discusses the US's global war on terror and its impact on Islamic education in Uganda, arguing that the proposed reforms aim to control the production of Islamic truth. Overall, the book offers a nuanced and diverse perspective on Islam and its practices. [Extracted from the article]