Fantasy and Faith: Muslim Fantasy, Myth & Meaning

Noor A Jahangir
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Fantasy and Faith is a podcast for writers, readers, and dreamers who crave more than just magic—they seek meaning. Each episode explores the spiritually uplifting, mentally enlightening, and imagination-expanding power of fantasy fiction. With a special focus on Muslim fantasy, we dive into stories rooted in Islamic tradition, faith-based worldbuilding, and mythical storytelling. We also journey through other cultural and spiritual landscapes—from Sufi symbolism to Christian allegory, folklore to metaphysical fiction. Whether you're crafting your own epic or searching for fantasy that resonates with your soul, Fantasy and Faith invites you to discover how belief and imagination intertwine. noorajahangir.substack.com

  1. S3, E5 British Heroic Fantasy

    FEB 6

    S3, E5 British Heroic Fantasy

    James Barclay is a prolific author of fantasy fiction and has been writing for nearly three decades. His works include the The Chronicles of Raven series and The Elves series. In this interview we talk about the legacy of the King of Heroic Fantasy, David Gemmell, the influences on grimdark, and James Barclay’s writing methods. Thanks for reading Musalmantasy! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    1h 3m
  2. S3, E4 The Indie Horror Writer

    JAN 30

    S3, E4 The Indie Horror Writer

    Tanweer has published a number of books in the horror and fantasy genre, as well as poetry and children’s books too. We found each other on Bluesky, delighted in the fact that there was another genre fiction writer in the UK that is a Muslim. Subscribe for exclusive content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    46 min

  3. JAN 23

    The Very Friendly Comic Book Writer, Umar Ditta

    Umar Ditta has worked on properties like Toxic Avenger, as well as his own titles, Lad, FutureQuake and Untethered. We talk about his influences, what’s it like working on someone else’s title and his future plans. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    53 min

  4. JAN 17

    The Welsh Dark Fantasist

    Dan Hanly is the author of dark fantasy novels: The Great Leap and Stone Cold Blood. We discuss hypocrisy in organised religion and the Welsh influences in Dan's writing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    43 min

  5. JAN 9

    S3 E1, Daughter of Samarkand

    Season 3 of the Fantasy and Faith Podcast kicks of with writer M D Ndogo and his debut novel Daughter of Samarkand, which launches on Monday 12th Jan 2026. In this episode, we discuss what inspired M D Ndogo to go with a female protagonist and set his book in medieval Samarkand. Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daughter-Samarkand-Ink-Gold-Book-ebook/dp/B0GBXBZLPW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FEYWB4KXVIJC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zvbGKqGuWJTG-uhCd-NQuQ.o_8I3arHYGVD3If-kbNSZ0eGFWg8lllDFMeoZcIFhRc&dib_tag=se&keywords=daughter+of+samarkand&qid=1767732915&sprefix=daughter+of+samarkand%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdndogoauthor/ Substack: https://substack.com/@UCeGYw4tpkC5CMiaNoXIAmeA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    34 min
  6. The Cost of Magic

    12/10/2025

    The Cost of Magic

    Authors often portray the cost of Magic in different ways. But in Muslim Fantasy the cost is more than physical. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    1 min
  7. Reflections on BFS Panel

    12/08/2025

    Reflections on BFS Panel

    My thoughts on the British Fantasy Society panel: Between Crescent and Quill This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    1 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Writing Rituals

    During Season 2 of Fantasy & Faith, I interviewed a number of writers. This video is a compilation of their writing rituals. Featuring: Adrian Tchaikovsky, Anna Smith Spark, Rehan Khan, Ibrahim Moustafa and Ismaik Karolia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noorajahangir.substack.com

    9 min
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Fantasy and Faith is a podcast for writers, readers, and dreamers who crave more than just magic—they seek meaning. Each episode explores the spiritually uplifting, mentally enlightening, and imagination-expanding power of fantasy fiction. With a special focus on Muslim fantasy, we dive into stories rooted in Islamic tradition, faith-based worldbuilding, and mythical storytelling. We also journey through other cultural and spiritual landscapes—from Sufi symbolism to Christian allegory, folklore to metaphysical fiction. Whether you're crafting your own epic or searching for fantasy that resonates with your soul, Fantasy and Faith invites you to discover how belief and imagination intertwine. noorajahangir.substack.com

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