Articles By: altalib

26Jan
2013

In Photos: Islam Awareness Week

Check out photos from this year’s Islam Awareness Week hosted by the Muslim Student Association at UCLA.

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5Jan
2013

Top 10 Visited Articles of 2012

Take a look at our most visited articles of 2012. If your favorite piece didn’t make the list, link it in the comments section below.

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13Nov
2012

UC Irvine students pass historic legislation urging divestment from human rights abuses in Israel

UC Irvine students pass historic legislation urging divestment from human rights abuses in Israel

(IRVINE, CALIF., 11/13/2012) – In an historic move that could initiate a domino effect across America’s campuses, the Associated Students of UC Irvine voted unanimously to divest from companies that profit from Israel’s occupation of Palestine, including from companies that contribute to illegal settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian territories.

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7Nov
2012

Elections 2012: Re-election of President Obama

In Photos: Elections 2012 results in the re-election of President Barack Hussein Obama.

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31Oct
2012

“So…I’m a convert. A little help please?”

There was something special about the night my friend took her shahada (declaration of faith). I remember it was after praying ‘isha (the night prayer) when the imam announced the news to the congregation; I cried as the whole masjid erupted in takbeers (Allahu akbar) to praise Allah and welcome a new member to our community. That night, I felt the support of community. I felt peace from Allah.

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9Oct
2012

UCLA Students Make Video to Clarify the Truth about Sharia’h

What’s a day in the life of a UCLA Muslim Bruin like? Check out this video on the truth about Sharia’h law made by fourth-year English major, Ranim Hijazi, fourth-year neuroscience and Arabic major, Tarik Takkesh, and third-year microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics major, Dania Takkesh.

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29Nov
2011

In Photos: Protest outside UC Regents Meeting at UCLA

On Monday, students protested outside the UC Regents meeting held inside the James West Alumni Center at UCLA.

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27Nov
2011

In Videos: Occupy UCLA

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In the past couple of weeks, the Occupy movement has spread to college campuses around the nation, including UCLA. Hear about what UCLA students are demanding.

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9Nov
2011

In Photos: Muslim Students Celebrate Eid with Family and Friends

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As Eid al-Adha fell on a Sunday this year, many students spent time with family and friends to celebrate this blessed religious holiday. Eid mubarak readers!

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2Nov
2011

What Students Think of Repealing Prop 209

UCLA students tell Al-Talib why they demonstrated to repeal Prop 209.

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