Fahad Rahman

Dr. Fahad Rahman is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on inclusive and liberatory Muslim discourses in the UK context, examining intersections of securitisation, Islamophobia, and restorative justice. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge (as a Gates Cambridge Scholar), and a master’s in clinical psychology from Columbia University (as a Fulbright Scholar). He has taught across sociology, psychology, political science, and anthropology in institutions like LSE, Oxford, SOAS, and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

• Education: DPhil (Oxford), MPhil (Cambridge), MA (Columbia), BSc (LUMS)

His work bridges feminist and queer Muslim activism with abolitionist approaches to challenge carceral systems. Key research areas include faith-based social justice, intersectional inclusion, and state securitisation dynamics. Recent scholarship includes a 2025 publication in Contemporary Islam exploring British inclusive Muslim practices.

He has advocated for mental health initiatives through internships with the APA at the UN and teaches interdisciplinary courses addressing contemporary social issues. Awards include prestigious scholarships reflecting his academic and activist contributions.