Born a Muslim

Born a Muslim: Some Truths about Islam in India
First edition cover
AuthorGhazala Wahab
SubjectPolitics, religion, philosophy
Published2021 (Aleph Book Company)
Publication placeIndia
Pages408
ISBN978-9390652167

Born a Muslim: Some Truths about Islam in India is a non-fiction book by Indian journalist Ghazala Wahab. The book presents the structural discrimination and prejudices faced by Muslims in India.[1][2][3][4]

The book received the Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year Award for Non-Fiction in 2021.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Basu, Soma (15 May 2021). "'Born a Muslim: Some Truths about Islam in India' review: A sense of disillusionment". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ Bagchi, Shrabonti (22 April 2021). "What lies at the root of the insecurities of Indian Muslims". mint. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Mahadevan, Madhavi S. "'Born a Muslim: Some Truths About Islam' book review: Partition's darkening shadows". The New Indian Express.
  4. ↑ Kidwai, Rasheed. "Ghazala Wahab on what it means to be a Muslim in India today". Tribuneindia.
  5. ↑ Das, Shubhanjana (26 November 2021). "Hope 'Born A Muslim' creates space for Muslims, Hindus to have candid conversation: Ghazala Wahab". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Prakash, Priyali (31 December 2021). "Reading India: 26 books of fiction, non-fiction and children's literature that won awards in 2021". Scroll.in. Retrieved 19 June 2026.