Matters of Conviction: Configurations of Morality and Authority in American Muslim Ethicist Comedy

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Analysis reveals how American Muslim ethicist comedy promotes religious authority through recognition and rhetoric.

Religious authority is shaped through comedy, emphasizing recognition among audiences and self-improvement.
The comedians draw their rhetorical power from their moral credentials and the audience's investment.
Analysis focuses on how comedy functions within socioreligious frameworks and its impact on ethical discourse.
Findings highlight the role of comic narratives in fostering community values and promoting da‘wa.

Morgane Thonnart (2025) studied this question.

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