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Sadek Sellam
Sadek Sellam
Born	1950; Douera, French Algeria
Occupation	Historian, journalist
Notable works	La France et ses musulmans : un siècle de politique musulmane (1895-2005)

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Sadek Sellam (born 1950) is a French-Algerian historian and journalist, recognized for his contributions to contemporary Muslim history and the history of Islam in France.

Early life and education

Sadek Sellam was born in 1950 in the town of Douera, near Algiers, during the period of French Algeria. His formative years were shaped by the socio-political context of Algeria under French colonization.^[1]

Career

Sellam specializes in the history of Islam in France, exploring the intricate relationship between French policies and Muslim communities over the past century.^[2] He has also focused on revisiting and clarifying misconceptions in the works of Islamic scholars, both historical and contemporary.^[3] His expertise makes him a sought-after speaker for conferences, television programs, and academic events.^[4]

In addition to his historical research, Sellam has critically analyzed and updated the ideas of members of the Association of Algerian Muslim Ulama, shedding light on their contributions to Algerian and Islamic thought.^[5]

Publications

Sadek Sellam is the author of several works that address the history and contemporary issues of Islam in France and Algeria. Notable publications include:

La France et ses musulmans : un siècle de politique musulmane (1895-2005), Fayard, 2006.^[6]
L'Islam et les musulmans en France, éditions Tougui, 1987.^[7]
Être musulman aujourd'hui (publication details unknown).
Ahmed Boumendjel (1908-1982): De la conquête morale coloniale à la reconquête de la souveraineté nationale (publication details unknown).

Sellam has also contributed prefaces to works by notable scholars such as Malek Bennabi, Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, and Ali Merad. Additionally, he has authored numerous articles in print and online publications, including Oumma.com.^[8]

Legacy and influence

Sellam's work is recognized for its depth and scholarly rigor. He has played a crucial role in fostering understanding of the historical and contemporary experiences of Muslims in France, often challenging prevailing narratives and offering nuanced perspectives.^[9]

References

^ Silverstein, Paul A. Postcolonial France: Race, Islam, and the Future of the Republic. Pluto Press, 2018.
^ Bowen, John R. Can Islam Be French? Pluralism and Pragmatism in a Secularist State. Princeton University Press, 2009.
^ Cesari, Jocelyne. When Islam and Democracy Meet: Muslims in Europe and the United States. Springer, 2004.
^ Lawrence, Bruce B. The Qur'an in the Modern World. Duke University Press, 2006.
^ Arkoun, Mohammed. Islam: To Reform or to Subvert? Saqi Books, 2007.
^ Shepard, William. Muslims in France: An Overview. *Islamic Studies Journal*, 2006.
^ Kepel, Gilles. Allah in the West: Islamic Movements in America and Europe. Polity Press, 1997.
^ Bennabi, Malek. Muslim Society in Crisis. Islamic Publications, 2003.
^ Kepel, Gilles. Allah in the West: Islamic Movements in America and Europe. Polity Press, 1997.