About Fantasy and Faith: Muslim Fantasy, Myth & Meaning
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 (https://noorajahangir.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
I am joined by David Green, Secretary of the British Fantasy Society (BFS) and author of the Empire of Dust series, and by Robin CM Duncan, Editorial Officer of the BFS and author of the Quirk and Moth series, to talk about what life is like for a writer beyond the page. We look at the importance of attending conventions, listening to podcasts and engaging in social media. We discuss how to run a panel at a convention and how to do an author reading. All that and more in Season 4, Episode 3.
Day tickets to Fantasycon 2026 are available from: https://britishfantasysociety.org/events-2/fantasycon/fantasycon-2026/
The Arabian Dreams hardback is available from the Great British Bookshop: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/arabian-dreams?_pos=1&_sid=4affe434d&_ss=r
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 (https://noorajahangir.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
25 Sept 2026
It wasn’t just a dragon ...
Andrew Johnston is the author of the Iron Frost Books and his new release, You Killed My Dragon, which he describes as John Wick meets Terminator in a fantasy world.
Andrew started writing at the age of twenty-five. Hiscreative interest was in drawing before the wish to become a published author hit in his mid-twenties. It was after reading George RR Martin’s, A Song of Ice and Fire that he was inspired to become an author of fantasy fiction.
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 (https://noorajahangir.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
11 Sept 2026
Mighty Girls and Diverse Worlds
Nafiza Azad is a self-identified island girl. She has hurricanes in her blood and dreams of a time she can exist solely on mangoes and pineapple. Born in Lautoka, Fiji, she currently lives in Canada, where she reads too many books, watches too many K-dramas, and writes stories about girls taking over the world. Nafiza is the co-editor of the young adult anthology Writing in Color and author of The Candle and the Flame, which was nominated for the William C. Morris Award, The Wild Ones, and Road of the Lost.
Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveller. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. Intisar writes mighty girls in diverse worlds. Prior to publishing, she ran a student volunteer centre, helped hospitals stay afloat, and developed projects to reduce infant mortality—which was as close as she could get to saving the world. Intisar is the author of The Sunbolt Chronicles and the Dauntless Path novels. Two of her books were Kirkus Reviews picks for Best Teen and YA Fantasy Novels of the Year. She is deeply honoured to serve as the 2026 Writer in Residence for the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.
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 (https://noorajahangir.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Contact Fantasy and Faith: Muslim Fantasy, Myth & Meaning
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Fantasy and Faith: Muslim Fantasy, Myth & Meaning?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
