Episode 1: Umi Says
In this first episode host Ikhlas Saleem, sits down with her mother to discuss her conversion to Islam and its spiritual and social impact.
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Muslim Ms. Marvel Issues Reign of Terror
You might know Kathreen Khavari, an Iranian-American actress, as the voice of Muslim Ms. Marvel in the popular Avengers Assemble cartoon series. She is also unleashing a Reign of Terror in response to Donald Trump and the current state of America. Reign of Terror is a three-part YouTube series that follows a focus group seemingly organized to discuss…
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NaNoWriMo Muslims – A Powerful Voice
In late July, the mother of slain U.S. Capt. Humayun Khan stood supportively behind her husband as they gave their joint statement at the Democratic National Convention. It was arguably the most impactful speech at the gathering. However, in an interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News just after the…
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Dehumanizing Pashtuns: From Terrorists to Blue-eyed Chaiwalas
Many people have seen the photograph of 18-year-old Arshad Khan, the Afghan Pashtun* worker at an Islamabad tea stand whose photo has gone viral globally. When the image of this tea vendor who had neither a name nor a story attached to him appeared on my social media timeline, I immediately…
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Hoops in hijab #FIBAallowhijab
Many of the most inspirational moments for Muslims in 2016 have played out in the sports arena, where the talent, leadership and camaraderie of Muslim athletes, both male and female, have broken through the Islamophobia that sadly seems ubiquitous nowadays. The names Dalilah Muhammad (track and field), Ibtihaj Muhammad (fencing),…
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altM explores faith, fashion – and controversy
As increasing number of women around the world choose to dress in ways that express their religious beliefs and cultures, Professor Reina Lewis of London College of Fashion, UAL joins with altMuslimah.com and the Princeton Muslim Life Program to explore the pleasures and pitfalls of ‘modest’ fashion as community and…
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Catching up with ‘Nescafe Girl’ Janat Sohail Aziz
When a group of talented female musicians came together in Pakistan to play in the Nescafe Basement Series, Season 4, their performance was unlike anything an audience in Pakistan–or globally–had ever seen. Covering John Newman’s ‘Love Me Again’, this talented ensemble included a violinist, pianist, and guitarists perfectly complemented by musicians…
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Built-in Hijab uniforms for Afghan Women’s Soccer Team
Danish sportswear company Hummel has designed a soccer jersey with a hijab for the Afghan women’s team so they can play the game while observing their faith. The design also includes leggings. “This jersey is the Afghani team uniform and I am proud to be a role model for thousands…
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What to wear: Eid al Adha 2016!
Eid-al-Adha is here once again, bringing with it all the blessings and happiness of this special month. All of us will be sharing this occasion with friends and family, which means there’ll be tea parties, lunches, dinners and what not, so the age old questions is probably popping up in…
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The healing power of poetry
“I’m writing as if God put this pen and paper In my hand Opening my mind to words I can’t even understand” [separator type=”space”] Hawa Fuesini’s poetry collection, “Nabila’s Garden: Love, Loss, Heartbreak and Redemption” reflects upon the journey of a sixteen year old Nigerian immigrant living in New York City. Instead…
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