Samaiya - I'm so glad you introduced me to this show. Mo Amer, in the show and in real life, has such an endearing quality about him. I want to be his friend, and I think it's his humility. He is imperfect in many things, including relationships, faith, family, but he keeps trying and loves his family. He exhibits this ethos that...two things can be true. I can love my faith, but I don't have to be perfect at it.
This kind of show would have never been on in the 90's or 00's and I love what he's doing because of his humility and humor. Some of the scenes in the show are hard to watch, especially when Palestinians/Arabs get so blatantly mistreated but he moves on and showcases how he doesn't take things personally, just moves forward, showing how resilient he and his character are. Anyway, I take away so many good things from this show!
I think you nailed it about his humility and willingness to be vulnerable about his imperfections, and yet also keep trying. I’m so glad you enjoyed the show Istiaq!
Can never say The Great British Bake Off without spitting now! 🤣 Absolutely loved this season of Mo - and your write up captures all the feelings of watching that beautiful adhan scene!
This was so well written, and so much of what you said resonated with me Samaiya. I often think about how Muslims are only ever fully accepted when they are shown or act as liberal. I don't think I've ever seen a mainstream representation of a fully practicing Muslim without any negative connotation.
Samaiya - I'm so glad you introduced me to this show. Mo Amer, in the show and in real life, has such an endearing quality about him. I want to be his friend, and I think it's his humility. He is imperfect in many things, including relationships, faith, family, but he keeps trying and loves his family. He exhibits this ethos that...two things can be true. I can love my faith, but I don't have to be perfect at it.
This kind of show would have never been on in the 90's or 00's and I love what he's doing because of his humility and humor. Some of the scenes in the show are hard to watch, especially when Palestinians/Arabs get so blatantly mistreated but he moves on and showcases how he doesn't take things personally, just moves forward, showing how resilient he and his character are. Anyway, I take away so many good things from this show!
I think you nailed it about his humility and willingness to be vulnerable about his imperfections, and yet also keep trying. I’m so glad you enjoyed the show Istiaq!
Can never say The Great British Bake Off without spitting now! 🤣 Absolutely loved this season of Mo - and your write up captures all the feelings of watching that beautiful adhan scene!
100% could picture my MIL in that scene ha
This was so well written, and so much of what you said resonated with me Samaiya. I often think about how Muslims are only ever fully accepted when they are shown or act as liberal. I don't think I've ever seen a mainstream representation of a fully practicing Muslim without any negative connotation.
Does this contain any spoilers? Ive yet to watch Mo! Asking before i read your post.
Spoilers abound, my friend! But come back and share your thoughts after you watch!