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Halal Reads is a cultural indexing platform dedicated to thoughtful Muslim literature and responsible creative work.The Founding Author Membership allows authors to have their work included in the Halal Reads index during the platform’s early development phase.Members receive:• Author profile listing• Book listing within the Halal Reads index• Reader review access• Content advisory indexing• Cultural visibility within the Halal Reads ecosystemThis founding cohort is limited to 25 authors.Founding members will receive a Founding Author badge displayed on their profile and will retain their founding pricing for the first two years of the platform.Halal Reads is designed as a long-term cultural indexing institution that supports thoughtful Muslim literature while maintaining high standards of integrity and discernment.Founding Cohort Terms• Limited to the first 25 authors• Founding pricing locked for 2 years• Membership renews annually• Halal Reads maintains editorial discretion regarding listings and platform standardsNote: Halal Reads is being developed gradually during its beta phase. Early members are helping establish the foundation of a long-term platform for thoughtful Muslim literature.