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In ‘Ms. Marvel’, Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives

Yusuf Zakir, center, shares a light moment with his son, Burhanuddin, as he turns on a TV to watch an episode of "Ms. Marvel" in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 8, 2022. The new Ms. Marvel series on Disney Plus has resonated with Muslims in the West. The show's refreshing approach to portraying the everyday lives of American Muslims has won many hearts. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The Zakir family watch an episode of "Ms. Marvel" in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 8, 2022. The new Ms. Marvel series on Disney Plus has resonated with Muslims in the West. The show's refreshing approach to portraying the everyday lives of American Muslims has won many hearts. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) FILE - Cast member Iman Vellani arrives at the premiere of "Ms. Marvel," Thursday, June 2, 2022, at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. The show tells the story of Khan, played by Pakistani Canadian actor Vellani, getting her powers from a magical bangle that allows her to walk on air and conjure glowing light shields. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Zakir family watch an episode of "Ms. Marvel" in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 8, 2022. The new series on Disney Plus has resonated with Muslims in the West. The show's refreshing approach to portraying the everyday lives of American Muslims has won many hearts. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The Zakir family, from left, father Yusuf, son Burhanuddin, Yusuf's niece, Insiya Maimoon; daughter Jumana, mother Fareeda, watch an episode of "Ms. Marvel" in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 8, 2022. Jumana knows who she is going to be for Halloween this year. Her new favorite superhero is a lot like her – female, teen, Muslim, American and “totally awesome.” (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)