Muslims are not this homogeneous group with the same cultures, traditions and even beliefs. There are sub sects and denominations of Islam like Sufism, Sunni, Shiites etc If you're going to portray a character what kind of Islam will be their base.
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Also where is their family is based or originated from, north Africa has different traditions and customs than of the gulf states which in turn is different from Asian and European ones (yes there are European Muslims).
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Not all Muslim women wear the hijab or the niqaab but it doesn't mean they're not practicing. Then are those who are more lax /don't pray or fast but will identify as being a Muslim. If an author wants to know more about specific customs tweet for help and advice you will get it.
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Google is a wonderful thing too and there are many sites and groups which have a wide variety of examples about different cultures and traditions. Sticking and perpetrating to damaging stereotypes of terrorism and fundamentalism not only shows you're lazy as an author but
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That you're probably racist because it's easy to present black and white (no pun intended) issues as not multifaceted and complicated as shit factors with centuries of more bullshit as well as literal and figuratively whitewashing in the mix.
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This damaging and basically insulting promo not only dehumanises Muslims but pushes the white saviour hero which is something that a lot of POC and AOC have to tackle against and you know what history is proof that there are heroes and heroines of colour who are not WASPs/xtians
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I would love to read a kick ass hijabi heroine who brings down a group of evil bad guys with her wits, brawn or magic because this empowers not only a minority but adds positivity from a very much derided and sneered at minority who some assume are being oppressed. Fuck that BS!
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Anyway this is the end of my points but I hope that authors who want to write about Muslims will do so but please be sensitive and research and TALK and interact with Muslims who will give you information and advice. Don't be afraid but please be aware of
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Damaging clichés and stereotypes because it's like saying that almost 2 billion people are all uncivilised bloodthirsty people and not a rich and very diverse that range from all colours and creeds who are human just like everyone on this planet.
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I'll leave a book rec because it featured an interfaith and interracial romance that I helped beta read about a Muslim woman and a WASP man that actually doesn't involve explosions. Beth Kery's Behind the Curtain focuses on cultural differences and how a couple can bridge those.
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It looks like Muslim interfaith romances tend to be romantic suspense and have this horrible theme of dead relatives and terrorism being the catalyst for Muslim heroines. So give me recs that don't feature terrorism/suspense. I'll retweet them out!
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