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Al-Araby
Al-Araby
When Ms. Marvel debuted on Disney+ on June 8, it became a momentous event for a lot of people, especially Muslim women, who have been waiting a long time for this moment. The superhero will star in a six-episode series, and will then be seen on the big screen as part of the second Captain Marvel film, The Marvels. For Muslim women not used to seeing nuanced portrayals of themselves on screen, the show will be added to the very short list of programmes that offer varied and accurate Muslim representation. Here, five women talk about what the Ms. Marvel comics and upcoming show mean to them, and…