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Muslim converts seen as ‘outcasts’

BRITISH converts to Islam are often left feeling like “enemies” of their families and wider society because of destructive stereotypes in the media, according to a new study published yesterday.

A group of 50 men of various ages and backgrounds were questioned by academics from Cambridge University’s Centre of Islamic Studies about becoming new Muslims.

Abdul Maalik Taylor, who runs Islamic-themed London tours, said his family physically and emotionally abused him for converting from Hinduism 20 years ago.

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