Little Mosque

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  • 2007
  • 6 Seasons
  • 6.6  (2,619)

Little Mosque on the Prairie is a Canadian sitcom that aired on CBC from 2007 to 2012. The show revolves around a fictional small-town mosque in the prairies of Saskatchewan and the interactions between the Muslim community and their non-Muslim neighbors. The series stars Derek McGrath, Debra McGrath, Neil Crone, Manoj Sood, Sitara Hewitt, Arlene Duncan, Carlo Rota, Sheila McCarthy, Zaib Shaikh, and Brandon Firla.

The show follows the daily lives of the Muslim community in the town of Mercy, which is going through a period of upheaval due to the sudden appearance of a mosque. The mosque is led by the young and modern-minded Imam Amaar Rashid (Shaikh), who clashes with the traditional-minded Muslim elders in the community, especially the local mosque leader, Baber Siddiqui (Sood).

The show's premise is unique in that it portrays Muslims as a normal part of Canadian society, countering the stereotypical portrayal of Muslims in Western media as either terrorists or victims. The show's humor is based on both the cultural differences between Muslims and non-Muslims and the idiosyncrasies of small-town life.

The relationship between the Muslims and their non-Muslim neighbors is one of the central themes of the show. The main non-Muslim character is Mayor Ann Popowicz (Duncan), who is liberal-minded but struggles to understand the Muslim way of life. The other non-Muslim characters include Reverend William Thorne (Crone), a local Christian minister who tries to find common ground with the Muslims, and Sarah Hamoudi (Hewitt), a young Muslim woman who works at the local radio station and is torn between her desire to fit in with her non-Muslim peers and her loyalty to her Muslim beliefs.

The show also explores the struggles of first-generation immigrants trying to find a balance between their old way of life and the new one in Canada. Baber Siddiqui, for example, is a conservative Muslim who is torn between his religious beliefs and his desire to fit in with the non-Muslim mainstream. His daughter, Rayyan (Hewitt), is a second-generation Muslim who is more liberal-minded than her father and struggles to reconcile her Canadian identity with her Muslim faith.

Throughout its six seasons, Little Mosque on the Prairie tackles a range of issues affecting Muslims and non-Muslims alike, including racism, intolerance, and stereotypes. The show has won numerous awards, including the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Television Series in 2007 and the Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy in 2009 and 2010.

In conclusion, Little Mosque on the Prairie is a groundbreaking Canadian sitcom that portrays Muslims as a normal part of Canadian society, countering the stereotypical portrayal of Muslims in Western media. The show's humor is based on both the cultural differences between Muslims and non-Muslims and the idiosyncrasies of small-town life, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in Canadian culture and society.

Little Mosque is a series that is currently running and has 6 seasons (92 episodes). The series first aired on January 7, 2007.

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Seasons
The Best of TImes
11. The Best of TImes
April 2, 2012
In a series finale that lets Little Mosque on the Prairie live up to it's namesake, Amaar prepares for the grand opening of the new Mosque, but things don't got quite as planned.
The Worst of Times
10. The Worst of Times
March 27, 2012
When Amaar finally reveals to Baber that he plans to be the Imam of the new Mosque, Baber revolts and tries to form a splinter Mosque. And Sarah attempts to rejoin the church choir, with fiery results.
Haunted Mosque On the Prairie
9. Haunted Mosque On the Prairie
March 12, 2012
When Amaar inadvertently tells everyone that the new Mosque is haunted, Sarah suggests he and Rayyan spend the night there to prove it's completely ghost-free. Meanwhile, a love-struck Nate goes to extreme lengths to ask Poppy out on a date.
Finders Weepers
8. Finders Weepers
March 5, 2012
Amaar is so consumed with his plans for the new Mosque, he manages to forget Rayyan's birthday. Baber and Thorne compete for clients at the mosque/church's last rummage sale.
Mosque of Dreams
7. Mosque of Dreams
February 20, 2012
"Amaar takes his first steps towards building the new Mosque, but all bets are off when everyone finds out his divine inspiration came from a chicken."
Destination Chicken
6. Destination Chicken
December 13, 2012
Ann's crush on Charles fuels old sibling rivalries when she encourages her new flame to help out with Rev. Thorne's Destination Church Spectacular. Also, Amaar gets a sign in an unexpected place.
Brotherly Love
5. Brotherly Love
February 6, 2012
Amaar and Rayyan's first official dinner party as a married couple goes off the rails when Thorne's brother Charles shows up in Mercy.
The Dating Game
4. The Dating Game
January 30, 2012
Amaar needs Baber and Thorne's cooperation to win a coveted Multi-Faith Award, but Baber and Thorne try to cut Amaar out when they discover the award comes with a cash prize. Meanwhile, Ann sets Sarah up on the worst first-date of her life, which leads to
Short Fuse
3. Short Fuse
January 22, 2012
After blowing out the old fuse box in their house, Amaar tries to impress Rayyan by playing Mr. Handyman but has to secretly enlist Sarah's do-it-yourself expertise to get the job done.
What's in a Name?
2. What's in a Name?
January 16, 2012
Ann helps Sarah take back her maiden-name and they attempt to re-discover their youth. Baber and Thorne suspect her soul might be up for grabs, they compete for her religious allegiance.
Home Again
1. Home Again
January 9, 2012
Amaar and Rayyan cut their honeymoon short to help Sarah deal with her recent divorce. When Sarah won't go to a divorce support group, Rayyan brings the group to her. Meanwhile, Baber and Thorne aren't the arch-enemies they once were.
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Where to Watch Little Mosque
Little Mosque is available for streaming on the CBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Little Mosque on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 7, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (2,619)