Muslims under the Gaze of Empire

Centuries of empire have left deep marks-not only on land and resources, but on minds and identities. This book confronts the psychological violence imposed on communities, particularly Muslims, by systems that surveil, define, and control perception. Colonialism and domination extend far beyond armies and borders. Their deepest impact is psychological: shaping perception, conditioning behavior, and instilling a sense of inferiority.
For Muslims and other marginalized communities, this manifests as hyper-visibility, suspicion, and forced moral negotiation. I analyze the internalization of inferiority, the pressures of assimilation, and the ways knowledge, law, and social norms are weaponized to perpetuate inequality. This work seeks to diagnose oppression clearly and rigorously, to unsettle complacency, and to illuminate pathways for mental and cultural liberation.