Writer · Academic · Speaker · Human rights advocate
Akbar Abdul Rasul
Exploring identity, dignity, faith and belonging across cultures.
Portrait / Akbar Abdul RasulAbout Akbar
Akbar Abdul Rasul is an academic, writer and public speaker whose work explores faith, identity and human rights. Born in Burundi with Indian heritage, he came to Sweden after being forced into exile at nineteen.
Read his story“Stories can wound,
but they can also
heal, liberate and transform.A. A. R.
The book
Fils d'honneur
A memoir about exile, honour, identity and resilience.
A personal testimony of courage, faith and becoming — written with unflinching honesty.
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Essays & journalism
Writing that moves the conversation.
Themes
Human rights
Progressive Islam
Identity & belonging
Migration
Diversity & inclusion
Intercultural dialogue
Speaking
Ideas made for the room.
Available for talks, lectures, panels and media on identity, faith, human rights and belonging.
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