British Muslim Convert Lord Headley, 1855-1935

This is the first biography of Lord Headley, who made international headlines in 1913 when he defied convention by publicly converting to Islam. Drawing on previously unpublished archival sources, this book focuses on Headley''s religious beliefs, conversion to Islam, and work as a Muslim leader during and after the First World War.

Lord Headley slipped into obscurity following his death in 1935, b...