Religion and Culture Intersected in 2M’s Mediated Discourse: Toruq Alarifeen Program as a Case Study

Early studies focused mainly on demystifying Sufism, but little has been said about its mediated broadcasting to the Moroccan audience. This article explores ways public media channels Sufi dichotomies. Specifically, I investigate binary oppositions of cultural rites versus esoteric practices through a reflexive thematic analysis. A purposeful inspection Turouq Alarefeen’s TV program is gauged identify manifestation and aspects in this show as sample for study. Three themes are selected contextualize discussion: language absurdity, esotericism exotericism, glorification shaykhs. The qualitative methodology seems serve my research better it convenient nature subject matter. have worked most recent ten episodes samples representing an ongoing show. main findings reveal how Media reproduce mystery Sufism fact that coverage tends amalgamate dimensions popular Islam with scopes.