Islam and the Entertainment Industry ft. Nouri Sardar

In the third episode, Nouri Sardar delves deep into his years of experience as a poet and filmmaker, highlighting the pros and cons of working in religious vs. mainstream media. Is Hollywood a more powerful avenue to get the Muslim perspective out there, or is grassroots work the way to go? Watch full episode to hear his thoughts. In Muslims of the Melting Pot series, host Sara Salimi explores a wide range of issues concerning Muslim identity in the West through the lens of a symbol we are all too familiar with: the melting pot. Every episode, a featured guest breaks down one puzzle piece that defines part of the Western Muslim’s journey to God in a society that does not necessarily represent a God-centric lifestyle. Will the puzzle pieces ever come together to create that perfect image?