About
Tharik Hussain is an award-winning author, historian and public interpreter of Europe's interconnected histories. Through an interdisciplinary practice that combines historical research, travel writing, heritage interpretation and public engagement, his work reveals the overlooked cultural exchanges, movements and encounters that have shaped societies across Europe and beyond.
Internationally recognised for his expertise in Muslim heritage and its place within Europe's wider historical story, his work challenges inherited narratives by demonstrating that Europe's past is richer, more interconnected and more culturally diverse than conventional histories suggest. Whether writing books, advising museums, developing heritage projects or leading public conversations, he encourages audiences to encounter familiar places through new historical perspectives.
His books, journalism, lectures and heritage initiatives have influenced readers, educators and cultural institutions internationally, contributing to new approaches to understanding minority heritage, belonging and cultural memory. Increasingly sought after as a lecturer, keynote speaker, advisor and collaborator, he works at the intersection of scholarship, heritage, education and public life, helping institutions interpret complex histories with intellectual rigour, cultural sensitivity and broad public accessibility.
His work has been incorporated into university teaching, inspired heritage initiatives and informed public engagement with history across Britain and Europe. He is currently developing a PhD by Publication examining place-based historical interpretation through his published works, extending a methodology that combines field research, travel and public history to reveal Europe's interconnected past.
Tharik resides in London and is represented by David Godwin at David Godwin Associates Ltd.
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Awards
WINNER: THE ADELE EVANS AWARD 2022
Minarets in the Mountains; a Journey into Muslim Europe won the British Guild of Travel Writers' prestigious award for travel narrative book of the year.
SHORTLIST: BRITISH MUSLIM AWARDS 2023
Tharik has been shortlisted for the Arts & Cultural Award for his book Minarets in the Mountains. W
WINNER: OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERATURE 2022
Tharik's books and travel writing were deemed 'ground breaking' by judges at the British Bangladeshi Fashion and Lifestyle Awards 2022.
SHORTLIST: STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
Tharik's debut travelogue, Minarets in the Mountains; a Journey into Muslim Europe was shortlisted for the UK's most prestigious travel literature book award.
LONGLIST: THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2021
Tharik's debut travelogue, Minarets in the Mountains; a Journey into Muslim Europe was longlisted for the UK's most prestigious non-fiction literature award.
FINALIST: TRAVEL MEDIA AWARDS 2020
Best Guide Book, Online and App
Tharik's Lonely Planet guide to Saudi Arabia was a finalist in the category of Best Guide Book, Online and App at the Travel Media Awards 2020. Winners will be announced on 25th January 2021
HIGHLY COMMENDED: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS 2019
Best UK and Ireland Tourism Project
Britain's Muslim Heritage Trails, developed by Tharik, were Highly Commended finalists at the British Guild of Travel Writers' International Tourism Awards 2019.
FINALIST: THE HAJJ AWARDS 2019
Best Media in Hajj & Umrah Award
Tharik's Hajj Guide in the Lonely Planet guide to Saudi Arabia was a finalist in the category of Best Media in Hajj & Umrah Award at the The Hajj Awards 2019.
LISTED: BRITISH BANGLADESHI POWER AND INSPIRATION 2017
British Bangladeshi Power and Inspiration 100
Tharik was named one of the UK's most inspiring British-Bangladeshis for his work in the media and travel sectors by the British Bangladeshi Power and Inspiration 100 2017.
FINALIST: THE AIBs 2016
Best Creative Radio Feature
Tharik's two part BBC World Service radio documentary; America's Mosques; A Story of Integration was a finalist in the category of Best Creative Radio Feature at the 2016 AIBs (International Awards for Journalism and Factual Television, Radio, Audio and Digital Productions by The Association for International Broadcasters).
WINNER: NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS 2016
Best Religious Program
Tharik's two part BBC World Service radio documentary; America's Mosques; A Story of Integration was named the World's Best Religious Program for 2016 at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2016.
Advisory Roles
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Foundation for Jewish Heritage.
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Future for Religious Heritage – Minority Religious Heritage Working Group and Cyprus Working Group.
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Abdullah Quilliam Mosque Heritage Project.
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Islam in Wales Project (Cardiff University).
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Museum of Richmond.
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Habitats & Heritage.
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Thai Institute of Islamic Art Bangkok, Thailand.
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The Brooklyn Moslem Mosque, NYC, USA.