Articles By: Neyamatullah Akbar

7May
2013

The Power of Ideas

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The Power of Ideas

Stories of successful, talented young entrepreneurs are all over the web. Many of us have looked at these entrepreneurs and thought to ourselves, “I could have done the same thing.” How do they do it?

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8Apr
2012

An Exclusive Interview with Hamza Siddiqui

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An Exclusive Interview with Hamza Siddiqui

Al-Talib interviews Hamza Siddiqui, a spoken word artist, who is a Junior at the University of the Pacific. In this exclusive interview, Siddiqui performs two spoken word pieces, one of which has not been publicly performed yet.

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6Mar
2012

In Videos: Muslim Student Responds to NYPD Spying on Muslim Students

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In Videos: Muslim Student Responds to NYPD Spying on Muslim Students

Al-Talib asks a Muslim student in the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at UCLA for their opinion on NYPD spying on Muslim students in New York.

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27Nov
2011

What Muslim Students think of TLC’s “All-American Muslim” show

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What Muslim Students think of TLC’s “All-American Muslim” show

Al-Talib interviews two Muslim students from UCLA on what they think of TLC’s show “All-American Muslim”.

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12Sep
2011

Growing up Muslim in Post 9/11 America: Wary of Being Targeted for my Religion

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Growing up Muslim in Post 9/11 America: Wary of Being Targeted for my Religion

Al-Talib interviews Yahya Fahimuddin, a recent graduate from UCLA, about his thoughts on the Muslim American experience in post 9/11 America.

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19Jul
2011

Dr. Hamidi’s Tips on Time Management

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Dr. Hamidi’s Tips on Time Management

One of the lessons of Dr. Habib Hamidi’s “Academic Analysis of Marriage” class,was surprisingly about managing my time. Before attending this class, I had completely underestimated its value; I’m not thinking of marriage, nor am I ready for marriage so I thought this class wasn’t for me. Itwasn’t until I went when I realized how applicable it was for me as far too often, I waste my time. Time management is a skill that everyone has trouble working on. In a [...]

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