Which Eid do they celebrate in Ms. Marvel? I clear up some of the confusion created by a perplexing line and talk to my mom for more info on Eid!
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Ms. Marvel Episode 3 Workshop!
There’s a lot I loved in Episode 3 of Ms. Marvel! Check it out! You’ll also find what I didn’t like and a question for the show!
2 Causes to Support: Sign the Petitions!
As I mentioned in my latest podcast episode, there are 2 causes I am currently supporting/working to advocate for during the Muslim holy month Dhul Hijjah. Close Guantanamo In the light of a handful of Supreme Court decisions and mass shootings, you may be wondering what America stands for. Supporting the closure of Guantanamo BayContinue reading “2 Causes to Support: Sign the Petitions!”
On Hiatus Until Eid Al Adha
BTR will be back swinging after July 10th with more Ms. Marvel workshops and reviews!
Ms. Marvel Episode 2 Workshop
The Ms. Marvel Episode 2 Workshop in which I discuss what I liked, disliked, and a question I had for the show.
Ep. 1 Workshop: Ms. Marvel
What I liked and disliked from Episode 1 of Ms. Marvel, plus a burning question for the show.
3 Elements of Good Representation in Ms. Marvel
3 elements of good representation I am looking for in the Disney Plus live-action Ms. Marvel! As a Pakistani-American Muslim with immigrant parents myself, this show is a huge deal to me. I know this show can only represent a fraction of the lived experiences and stories of other Pakistanis/South Asians, Muslims, children of immigrants,Continue reading “3 Elements of Good Representation in Ms. Marvel”
“7 Reasons Downton Abbey Feels Totally Muslim”
Um…THE DOWNTON ABBEY FILM COMES OUT TODAY IN TH US! *screaming* I, unfortunately, am waiting until Saturday to go to see it. The one showtime (ahem, excuse me?) at the nearby theater from today to Friday would have Maghrib prayer (at sunset) fall horrifically smack dab in the middle of the film. And although IContinue reading ““7 Reasons Downton Abbey Feels Totally Muslim””
Eid Lord of the Rings Spoof
This was a random WhatsApp forward in my Muslim WhatsApp groups (#BrownPeople). But WHAT IS IT? and most importantly, WHO MADE IT? This is absolutely brilliant and genius! For some context, Muslims celebrate Eid based on the end of the lunar month, which requires spotting a crescent moon. There are various approaches and unnecessary controversyContinue reading “Eid Lord of the Rings Spoof”
Ramadan Goodies from BTR to You
RAMADAN MUBARAK to Muslim readers out there! Here are some of the publications I’ve put together or helped create/push through the publication process this Ramadan that I’d love to share with BTReaders. Graphics by Me I do dabble in graphic design sometimes. I’m not great by any means. Ramadan Macro-Planners can be downloaded for personalContinue reading “Ramadan Goodies from BTR to You”
Brown Teacher Reads 