Welcome back nerd squad, my name is Roya Destroyaa and this is Top 10 Nerd.
Religion doesnÕt often play a major role in comic books, but having a diverse range
of representation can often help people relate better to and take more from comics.
Especially seeing those who are frequently discriminated against, rising above and being
put in powerful and inspiring positionsÑhopefully on the big screen soon!
So letÕs take a look at the top 10 MUSLIM SUPERHEROES.
In the number 10 spot, WE HAVE MS MARVEL.
We will open up the list with the hero that you probably already knew was going to be
up here!
Kamala Khan took over the mantle of Ms Marvel in 2013.
She is the daughter of Pakistani immigrants who first decided to pursue life as a superhero
after motivation from the head of the familyÕs mosque.
Balancing her faith, superhero work, and trying to be a normal teenage girl is all part of
the charm when it comes to the new Ms Marvel, something that is in talks now to receive
its own movie, a topic that inspired this video to begin with.
Next, at number 9, IS SILVER SCORPION.
This guys is the result of a collab between comic company Liquid comics and the 2010 youth
Ability summit.
Bashir Bari has to ability to manipulate metal with his mind, but thatÕs only the surface
bit of what makes him a super neat guy.
Not only is he a devout muslim, but silver scorpion is also wheelchair bound and an advocate
for the disabledÑcreating space in the pages of comics for those with different and unique
abilities.
Coming in at number 8, IS DUST.
This Marvel hero is Sooraya Qadir, a mutant who is in association with the xmen.
She was created in 2002.
Sooraya was born in Afghanistan and discovered her sand whipping powers when an attacker
tried to rip off her niqab, a garment she states she wears not because of the TalibanÕs
rule but out of free will and how it makes her feel.
This is a controversial piece of clothing in the western world, and her struggle of
fitting in with her fellow xmen because of it is reflected in her storiesÑsomething
many young women who made the conscious decision to dress in similar manner face.
In the number 7 spot WE GOT M. Monet st Croix.
was the first muslim mutant, introduced in 1994.
She was born in Bosnia during a family trip, and grew up in a wealthy Muslim householdÑthe
French name comes from her biracial father incase you were wondering.
Disaster struck in the form of her brother, who was also a mutant known as Emplate.
Between dealing with him and standing up against islamaphobes, sheÕs a character with a complicated
and interesting life you should definitely check out.
Up at number 6, IS IRON BUTTERFLY.
Kahina Eskandari is a Palestinian-born hero who also has the ability to move metal telekinetically.
She was originally introduced in Milestone comics in 1993, but shifted over to DC who
have severely underutilized her.
She is also a high ranking member of a team called the Shadow Cabinet, serving to save
humanity from threats before they get a chance to become threats.
Her origin story is a little unclear, but we do know sheÕs seeking revenge for the
deaths of her two parents, and thatÕs good enough for me!
Coming in at number 5, WE HAVE SHAHARA HASSAN.
This 2014 Vertigo character is a detective, a police officer, and a hijabi.
Her comic Bodies, set in present day London, combine murder mystery with xenophobia.
The character herself combines faith, god humour, and brains to get her job done and
keep her family safe at the same time, a task thatÕs proving exceedingly hard as her case
wears on.
And when all hits the fan, she can throw a good punch or two as well.
Next up, at number 4, IS NIGHTRUNNER.
Nightrunner, whose civilian name is Bilal, was introduced by Dc in 2011.
One day, he was caught in a French-Muslim protest in paris and suffered a severe beating
from the police.
This, coupled with the later death of his best friend at police hands, sparked something
in him to train as a hero who would fight without bias.
He trained to become a aprkour vigilante, and he even ended up being recruited by Batman
for his Batman Incorporated group.
Hence his nickname, the Batman of paris.
Up next at number 3 is GREEN LANTERN.
This 2012 lantern was Simon Baz, the first Muslim member of the green lantern corps.
He was born in Michigan and faced persecution for his Lebanese background in the aftermath
of 9/11.
He falls into street racing young, but this gave him a chance to show off his noble side.
He proved himself to the corps when he drove a stolen car loaded with explosives into an
abandoned factoryÑof course he did this so no one would get hurt, but it was seen as
an act of terrorism.
In the number 2 spot, WE HAVE KISMET MAN OF FATE.
This guy can be known as the very first muslim superhero, dating back to 1944.
He has the unofficial ability to see into the future, as shown by his prowess in fighting
with no weapons.
He was well known for his very Islamic catchphrases and for rocking a fez emblazoned with a V
for victory-- which is what he aspired to achieve while fighting against Nazis that
were running rampant in France.
And finally, in the number 1 spot, IS THE 99.
What better option to top the list of muslim heroes than a team of muslim heroes?
The team is constructed of Muslim members from around the world, each representing one
of the 99 attributes of Allah as mentioned in the Quran.
They had their own series that serve to educate about Islamic virtues, and though that seems
pretty niche, the were able to expand their reach by teaming up with the Justice league
at one point.
The comic met some controversy but isnÕt described as overly religious but rather teaching
universal values.
So donÕt be afraid to give the 99 a try.
So those were the top 10 MUSLIM SUPERHEROES.
Let me know in the comment section down below who IS YOUR FAVORITE OF THESE GUYS?
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