Title: Our Enemies: Lively Scenes of Love and Combat

Author: Yussef El Guindi

Year: 2019

Geography: Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom

Synopsis: In Our Enemies: Lively Scenes of Love and Combat by Yussef El Guindi, Arab-American writers Noor and Gamal navigate love, ambition, and cultural representation in the U.S. Gamal’s frustrations with media portrayals escalate into mischief targeting celebrity writer Mohsen and mosque leader Sheikh Alfani, while Noor’s publishing opportunity sparks ideological clashes. The play explores identity, generational ties, and the complexity of Muslim-American life with humor, intensity, and rich, multi-dimensional characters.

Publication: El Guindi, Y., & Najjar, M. (2019). Our Enemies: Lively Scenes of Love and Combat. In The Selected Works of Yussef El Guindi (pp. 56–132). London: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama.