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Meet the Accidental Editor in Chief of Muslim Media
- Al-Khatahtbeh built @Muslim into a global Muslim news space with millions of followers across platforms.
- The platform faced a significant setback when India restricted access in May 2025, halting growth.
- Al-Khatahtbeh emphasizes a three-tier audience: traditional Muslims, cultural Muslims, and non-Muslims.
- Al-Khatahtbeh describes the scrappy, contractor-based team model and personal routine behind publishing.
- He notes the immense screen time required to stay informed and publish timely coverage.
- Al-Khatahtbeh recounts how the platform has shifted from light content to urgent Palestine coverage.
- The interview reveals Meta’s India restriction process and lack of a public appeal path.
- Al-Khatahtbeh warns of dangerous precedent in governments pressuring platforms to block outlets.
- Al-Khatahtbeh highlights the community’s trust and ongoing efforts to cover major regional crises.
- The piece notes the scale of followers before and after October 7 and the shifting audience dynamics.
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