Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Fandom! That’s Haram!

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Seher and Kori talk about fandoms, the erosion of the fourth wall, treating fandom spaces and characters like idols, and why it’s haram to display those offensive caricatures of the Prophet (PBUH).

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  • Seher

    Seher is the Associate Editor-in-Chief at The Fandomentals focusing on the ins and outs of TV, media representation, games, and other topics as they pique her interest.

    pc: @poika_

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  • Kori is an entertainment writer and Managing Editor at the Fandomentals. In her spare time, she is a fragrance and watch enthusiast, lover of Eurovision, and Yanni devotee. Find her on Instagram at @fmkori

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