Liberal Fascination With “Islam-Lite” and the Humanizing Muslims Industry
Many attempts to humanize Muslims celebrate not diversity in Islam, but rather “Islam-lite”—the visible absence of Islam in the actions and mannerisms of self-identified Muslims.
The second season of the popular Netflix series, Master of None, is being hailed by many as one of the best shows offered by a streaming service today. One reviewer called the show warm, welcoming, and audacious, while another enthusiastically praised it as “a perfect mix of sarcasm and sincerity.” Perhaps the most uniq…
