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Muslim English Literature
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
ISSN : 29617502     EISSN : 29628199     DOI : -
Core Subject : Religion, Education,
Religion Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Muslim English Literature specializes in Muslim World Literature including US-Muslim, British-Muslim, Asian-Muslim, and other Muslim cultures and literature; and is intended to communicate original research and current issues on the subject. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines, including Linguistics and Cultural Studies related to the Muslim world.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Bule Barbie’s YouTube Channel and Religious Commodification: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis Theresya, Pingky; Mahendra, Radya Rakha; Arafat, Salsabila Benj; Syahriyani, Alfi
Muslim English Literature Vol 4, No 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.47441

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Commodification refers to the process of something that is given a market value and traded. Various aspects of life can be commodified, including religion. This study investigates how Bule Barbie’s YouTube content represents the commodification of Islam by employing Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA), as proposed by Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen, along with Karl Marx’s theory of commodification. This research aims to explore how religious elements are transformed into commodities on social media platforms, particularly YouTube. The analysis focuses on five multimodal systems: linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spatial. Bule Barbie's videos are deliberately presented engagingly and cheerfully to attract viewers, reflected in her friendly persona. The findings reveal that the commodification process can be observed through the use of Islamic expressions such as Alhamdulillah, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, and Allahu Akbar; the mention of Islamic practices such as fasting, takjil, and Eid al-Fitr; her use of religious attires such as gamis and hijab; and her visits to mosques. These elements show how all five multimodal systems are utilized to convey and commodify Islamic values in the content. The implication of this research is to raise awareness about how religious symbols and practices can be commercialized in digital media, prompting further discussion on the ethical boundaries of spiritual representation in online content.
Utopia or Dystopia: Connecting Begum Rokeya and Bernardine Evaristo Shihab, Md. Nuruddin Pier
Muslim English Literature Vol 4, No 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.41482

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This research paper attempts to bridge the voices of Begum Rokeya, a British Indian writer, and Bernardine Evaristo, a contemporary British writer. One of the primary texts is Rokeya’s “Sultana’s Dream,” and another is Bernardine Evaristo’s “The White Man’s Liberation Front.” This article follows the qualitative-descriptive method to analyze two primary texts with reference to Thomas More’s concept of “Utopia” and John Stuart Mill’s framework of “Dystopia.” Many scholars claim these stories to be feminist utopias. However, the purpose of the study is to create an analogy between these stories by pointing out some discrepancies in these utopias. Nevertheless, this research does not posit any anti-feminist stance and does not question the celebration of womanhood in the two stories. It shows that none of the stories expresses any ideal solution for equality and harmony. The stories present men and women in opposition to each other instead of narrating them as partners. The questions they raise on patriarch are correct, but that never means it ought to be replaced with matriarchy. This research does not defend patriarchy but finds that the models of women’s superiority presented in the two stories are dystopian. As the stories have a universal appeal with a similar essence, both of them create a bridge between the voices of local and global women’s rights. Still, the paper suggests the settings as dystopian because of the lack of a tone for equality.
Utopia or Dystopia: Connecting Begum Rokeya and Bernardine Evaristo Shihab, Md. Nuruddin Pier
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.41482

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This research paper attempts to bridge the voices of Begum Rokeya, a British Indian writer, and Bernardine Evaristo, a contemporary British writer. One of the primary texts is Rokeya’s “Sultana’s Dream,” and another is Bernardine Evaristo’s “The White Man’s Liberation Front.” This article follows the qualitative-descriptive method to analyze two primary texts with reference to Thomas More’s concept of “Utopia” and John Stuart Mill’s framework of “Dystopia.” Many scholars claim these stories to be feminist utopias. However, the purpose of the study is to create an analogy between these stories by pointing out some discrepancies in these utopias. Nevertheless, this research does not posit any anti-feminist stance and does not question the celebration of womanhood in the two stories. It shows that none of the stories expresses any ideal solution for equality and harmony. The stories present men and women in opposition to each other instead of narrating them as partners. The questions they raise on patriarch are correct, but that never means it ought to be replaced with matriarchy. This research does not defend patriarchy but finds that the models of women’s superiority presented in the two stories are dystopian. As the stories have a universal appeal with a similar essence, both of them create a bridge between the voices of local and global women’s rights. Still, the paper suggests the settings as dystopian because of the lack of a tone for equality.
Urdu Diaspora in Canada: Unveiling the Transnational Experiences through Jawaid Danish’s Hijarat Ke Tamashey Chapparban, Sajaudeen Nijamodeen; Shaheen, Shugufta
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.44289

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Urdu Diaspora can be defined as the socio-cultural formation of the Urdu-speaking community in transnational spaces, which has migrated chiefly from the Urdu-speaking regions in India and Pakistan to various global destinations, including the EU, the Americas, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, African countries, and Gulf nations. The present paper endeavours to provide a concise overview of the global Urdu diaspora with special reference to the South Asian and specifically Indian Urdu-speaking Diaspora community in Canada. It also intends to describe the fundamental characteristics of the Urdu diaspora in relation to the other classical patterns of global diasporas. It applies literary analysis to the transnational experiences of the South Asians as depicted in the works of Indo-Canadian writer and playwright Jawaid Danish's literary work – cum – performance, Hijrat Ke Tamashey (Plays of Migrations). It is a collection of various plays based on the lives of immigrants in Canada. Danish is also popular for his solo play “Dastan Hijraton Ki” (Story of Migration). This story is a Dastan/goi, a traditional form of Urdu storytelling. The present qualitative research seeks to shed light on the multifaceted aspects of lived experiences, memories, the anguish of displacement, notions of belonging, and the challenges encountered by Indian and Pakistani Urdu-speaking communities during the transition into a different socio-cultural setting.  It aims to draw parallels between the American dream and the Canadian dream, as well as the hardships associated with both. Furthermore, this study seeks to underscore the pivotal role played by the diaspora in preserving and promoting the Urdu language, literature, identity, and cultural heritage in transnational space concerning Canada.
Writing the Sacred from Within in Richard Burton’s A Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah Usmani, Raeesabegam; Mehta, Kunjal Malvik
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.46247

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The West has shown the utmost curiosity for the Middle East's culture, tradition, society, and the Hajj pilgrimage. This region was considered the least explored on the world map until the nineteenth century. Over the decades, a handful of adventurers and explorers have undertaken various perilous journeys to find answers and satisfy the inquisitiveness of a larger, knowledge-thirsty populace. Travel writing, Hajj pilgrimage travel writing, can still not be considered an established area of study. This paper aims to highlight the pilgrimage travelogues of the nineteenth century by drawing scholarly attention to the genre of Hajj pilgrimage travel writing, its significance, and the need for more academic attention. The paper critically analyses Sir Richard Burton’s travelogue A Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah (1855), which recounts his journey to the cities of Mecca and Medina and the Hajj pilgrimage from the nineteenth century. He undertook the Hajj pilgrimage in disguise as a Muslim pilgrim, a journey fraught with numerous challenges and dangers. The paper primarily critically analyses the motivations of this so-called pilgrim from the West, his reflections on the Oriental society, culture, religious sites, and life in the Middle East, along with the challenges he faced during this perilous journey. It also critically examines how he attempted to reconcile his Englishness with an adopted Muslim guise or identity and its impact on the narration and description in the travelogue.
Muslimah Mimicry and Cultural Adaptation in Hala Film (2019) Nisa, Rahmatun; Farlina, Nina
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.46633

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This research examines the functions of mimicry in cultural adaptation strategy in the Muslimah or Muslim woman character in the Hala movie (2019). The study employs a qualitative research approach, analyzing the film’s narrative, dialogue, and visual elements through Homi K. Bhabha’s postcolonial theory of mimicry and Jens Eder’s theory of film character. The findings of this research are that Hala, as a Muslimah protagonist and a second-generation Pakistani Muslim Immigrant living in America, used the language, attire, behaviour, and mindset of American culture to balance the freedoms of American society. However, her imitation results in Muslim cultural ambivalence, as she is neither fully American nor entirely Muslimah Pakistani. This duality creates internal conflict, familial tensions, and an identity crisis. The study highlights mimicry as a survival strategy and a source of psychological turmoil, contributing to the broader discourse on second-generation Muslimah immigrant identity and postcolonial studies.
A Binary Oppositions in Atia Abawi’s A Land of Permanent Goodbyes Ghazali, Meka Mona; Oktafiyani, Elve
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.46635

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This research explores the binary opposition between the East and the West in A Land of Permanent Goodbyes and analyzes how these oppositions reinforce Edward W. Said's Orientalism. The method of the research is using a qualitative descriptive method by identifying, interpreting, and describing specific passages from the novel to examine the depiction of Muslim identity in the limited frame of Western perceptions. Said’s theory serves as the theoretical framework for this research. The findings reveal that the binary opposition between the East and the West creates stereotypes in which the East, often associated with Islam, is portrayed as inferior, while the West is depicted as superior to maintain white supremacy. This aligns with Said’s argument that Orientalist discourse creates a biased understanding of the East, positioning the West as the standard against which the East and, by extension, Islam are measured in old-fashioned ways. As a result, the narrator appears to adopt an Orientalist viewpoint, representing Islamic traditions as backward while portraying the West as a symbol of rationality and progress to maintain colonial manners. Such representations lead to a perception in which the Islamic world is seen as falling behind the West in terms of both culture and civilization. These stereotypes, rooted in Orientalism, also affect how Muslims view themselves in Western society. 
Bule Barbie’s YouTube Channel and Religious Commodification: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis Syahriyani, Alfi; Theresya, Pingky; Mahendra, Radya Rakha; Arafat, Salsabila Benj
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i1.46636

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Commodification refers to the process of something that is given a market value and traded. Various aspects of life can be commodified, including religion. This study investigates how Bule Barbie’s YouTube content represents the commodification of Islam by employing Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA), as proposed by Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen, along with Karl Marx’s theory of commodification. This research aims to explore how religious elements are transformed into commodities on social media platforms, particularly YouTube. The analysis focuses on five multimodal systems: linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spatial. Bule Barbie's videos are deliberately presented engagingly and cheerfully to attract viewers, reflected in her friendly persona. The findings reveal that the commodification process can be observed through the use of Islamic expressions such as Alhamdulillah, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, and Allahu Akbar; the mention of Islamic practices such as fasting, takjil, and Eid al-Fitr; her use of religious attires such as gamis and hijab; and her visits to mosques. These elements show how all five multimodal systems are utilized to convey and commodify Islamic values in the content. The implication of this research is to raise awareness about how religious symbols and practices can be commercialized in digital media, prompting further discussion on the ethical boundaries of spiritual representation in online content.
Redefining Jihad in Leila Aboulela's The Kindness of Enemies (2015) Zahra, Abiyyah Haniya
Muslim English Literature Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v1i1.25593

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Edward Said's Orientalism highlights how Islam and Muslims in the East were framed and highlighted negatively in Western countries, creating prejudice and a negative image of their culture, rituals, and religion. Arguably, the 9/11 and 7/7 tragedies have increasingly raised sentiments against Islam. Moreover, Muslims and Jihad are seen as terrorists, violent, and suicide bombings. This research aims to undermine the negative images of Jihad by examining Leila Aboulela's The Kindness of Enemies through its characters lived post-9/11 and 7/7. The method used in this study is Close Textual Analysis with the framework of postcolonial studies followed by secondary sources from scientific journals, video lectures, and books. The results found that the novel reveals the meaning of Jihad that developed after 9/11 focused on the character of Oz, who understands that Jihad is a great activity and is closely related to war. Moreover, stereotypes against Muslims have left Muslims limited free space to show their true selves. Furthermore, this research finds that Jihad should be an internal struggle for the individual against lust and away from evil temptations. 
Hybridity and Cultural Identity in Warga’s Novel Other Words for Home Nurhusna, Siti Deviana Rahma
Muslim English Literature Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v1i1.25638

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This research aims to show how Jude, as a Syrian character, interprets the notion of a home in Jasmine Warga’s Other Words for Home (2019) and how it explicitly opposes American Exceptionalism. The writer chooses the study of home in the novel to enhance the analysis of Other Words for Home, which generally focuses on the novel's Syrian character. This research uses postcolonial diasporic criticism, especially hybridity and cultural identity, as the theoretical framework for evaluating Warga’s Other Words for Home. The home is not only a place of immigrants for the diaspora but is related geographically and psychologically. For diasporas, the home has become a wounded concept that forces them to deal with scars, blisters and sores, and psychic traumas while on migration. Warga tells the story of Syrian immigrants who moved to America due to the political turmoil in Syria. She portrays racism, alienation, and prejudice as a black spectacle in which Jude becomes a victim. Jude is depicted as a teenager struggling to acculturate herself in the in-between spaces between homeland and host land. It creates a hybrid identity as Jude's identity is manifested by her use of mixed dialects in daily conversation, behaviour, and triumph. This study demonstrates that identity is a fluid concept. Thus, through this hybrid identity, Jude challenges the dominance of American Exceptionalism in the US and the world regarding Arab Muslims.

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