Naif Al-Mutawa
Clinical Psychologist | Developing Superheroes for Interfaith Understanding
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Naif Al-Mutawa is a clinical psychologist and creator of 'The 99,' an internationally acclaimed comic book series featuring superheroes inspired by Islamic archetypes. His groundbreaking work has been featured in Time magazine, The New York Times, and on CNN.
Al-Mutawa holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Long Island University and has published research on the power of storytelling to foster interfaith dialogue and social cohesion. His keynotes draw on real-world examples to show how innovative media can be a force for cultural understanding.
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Superheroes inspired by Islam
In "THE 99," Naif Al-Mutawa's new generation of comic book heroes fight more than crime -- they smash stereotypes and battle extremism. Named after the 99 attributes of Allah, his characters reinforce positive messages of Islam and cross cultures to create a new moral framework for confronting evil, even teaming up with the Justice League of America.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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