The news today: International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide, Michigan Muslims cancel on Biden, while Canadian Muslims and Arabs push back on PM Trudeau and the Canadian government’s response to the ICJ ruling. Muslim foster homes are needed in Michigan while a Canadian woman’s court case challenges the country’s ban on adoptions from certain Muslim countries. The Marvels comes to Disney+, a new exhibit shows at the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, and Spaghettifish Productions puts on a charity comedy show for Palestinean aid. Guest author M.O. Yuksel discusses the importance of representation in children’s books and how she wrote five books about Muslims around the world and their various holiday celebrations.  For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: ICJ orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/26/icj-fails-to-order-ceasefire-but-says-israel-must-prevent-genocide-in-gaza  Muslim advocates condemn Canada's ICJ stance | CTV News | https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/c2856284-muslim-advocates-condemn-canada-s-icj-stance  Michigan Muslim, Arab leaders rebuff Biden campaign | ABC News | https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/michigan-muslim-arab-leaders-cancel-meeting-biden-campaign/story?id=106720208  Arab leaders in Michigan decline meeting with Biden campaign team amid Israel-Hamas War backlash | CBS Detroit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONGQmVRfCgo  Muslim foster children in Michigan need homes, mentors | WDET | https://wdet.org/2024/01/26/muslim-foster-children-in-michigan-need-homes-mentors/  Canada's ban on adoptions from some Muslim countries faces court challenge | CBC News | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3tlblu7KJ4  New Exhibition at Shangri La Museum Blends Hawaiian Perspectives With Islamic Art | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/new-exhibition-at-shangri-la-museum-blends-hawaiian-perspectives-with-islamic-art/  “The Marvels” Seeks a Second Chance at Glory on Disney+ | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/the-marvels-seeks-a-second-chance-at-glory-on-disney/  Palestine Fundraiser Comedy Show | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/must-see-comedy-show-raises-funds-for-palestine/  Check out Mindy Yuksel on Instagram @moyuksel.author And find out more about Mindy’s upcoming books "Ramadan Kareem" and "Sami’s Special Gift": https://www.moyuksel.com/ Check out Spaghettifish Productions on Instagram @spaghettifishproductions Produced by Rifelion Media Hosted by Asad Butt Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices