Islam: Empire of Faith (2001) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Islam: Empire of Faith2001

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What We Think

"Islam: Empire of Faith" is surprisingly non-woke by today’s standards. It offers a measured look at Islamic civilization without drowning in modern ideological messaging, though there is some effort to frame the subject in a positive light for contemporary viewers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series maintains historical accuracy and focuses on major events, rather than shoehorning modern identity politics into its storytelling. Characters and figures are presented primarily based on their roles in Islamic history, avoiding overt representation-based casting or anachronistic ideological insertions.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

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The series takes a respectful and mostly neutral approach to Islamic civilization and its foundational beliefs. It neither mocks nor harshly critiques religion, but occasional framing seems aimed at countering negative Western stereotypes, resulting in a slightly modern interpretation.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the documentary provides a sympathetic view of Islamic history, it doesn’t completely erase alternative historical perspectives, though dissent or critique is limited. The approach leans toward presenting Islam positively but stops short of outright villainizing Western traditions.

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