Corrections: as is hopefully clear from the context, the view that modernity does not impinge on, let alone structure aspects of Muslim piety in the 20th century is precisely the point that Aaron is arguing against. Also, the 'alimiyya was established in 1872 (not 1972). On Eden, Gaitskell and Suez, Eden concealed the secret agreement with the French and Israelis to invade, and along with the French vetoed UN Security Council attempts to intervene. It is in this sense that he deceived Gaitskell and the British electorate.
The author’s recent article on the genealogy of the phrase “Islamic Society” really was illuminating, can’t wait to devour his monographs
Corrections: as is hopefully clear from the context, the view that modernity does not impinge on, let alone structure aspects of Muslim piety in the 20th century is precisely the point that Aaron is arguing against. Also, the 'alimiyya was established in 1872 (not 1972). On Eden, Gaitskell and Suez, Eden concealed the secret agreement with the French and Israelis to invade, and along with the French vetoed UN Security Council attempts to intervene. It is in this sense that he deceived Gaitskell and the British electorate.