Al-Talib provides an independent perspective on issues important to Muslim communities. Targeting a college-age audience, we seek to create an outlet for activism on and off campus, a platform for representation of all facets of the Muslim-American communities and a safe space for sensitive topics. We believe that this sort of dialogue, no matter how uncomfortable it may be at times, is necessary in order for our community to appreciate and celebrate its diversity.
Being at UCLA, we are surrounded by endless opportunities for involvement. Some of us feel the urge to be involved in more extracurriculars than we can handle. However, others avoid getting involved because they are afraid of it being too much on top of school. The Beautiful Mind Project’s Deena Samie decided to hold a…
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by Maliha Lakhani and Wali Kamal Everything was set up. The mic was ready to go for the MCs to start the show. We were practicing our final run for the skits, namely, the “Halaqa” skit, and we all gathered in a circle to “begin” the halaqa. Suddenly, a loud siren went on and the…
The Presidential War on Press Freedom of Press is often held as the cornerstone of democracy. It is one of the unspoken principles that any threat to its freedom is enough to send people in frenzy and is perceived as a threat of individual freedom. One of the prime examples of press dismantlement was…
Why You Should Attend ANN ANN. By now you may have either heard of ANN or seen something pop up on social media about it. But what exactly is ANN? ANN is the annual Alumni Networking Night hosted by the MSA’s Academic Mentorship and Professional Development program (AMPD). This year AMPD will host its…
Being at UCLA, we are surrounded by endless opportunities for involvement. Some of us feel the urge to be involved in more extracurriculars than we can handle. However, others avoid getting involved because they are afraid of it being too much on top of school. The Beautiful Mind Project’s Deena Samie decided to hold a…
It is once again that glorious time of year, when flowers are in full bloom and everything is greener than ever. New beginnings and new weather are upon us, and so is wedding season. Yes, it is indeed that time of year when the lucky among us drive off into the sunset to a happily…
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Asalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu comrades, “‘Alternative facts’ is a phrase used by U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway during a Meet the Press interview on January 22, 2017, in which she defended White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s false statement about the attendance at Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the…
It isn’t an understatement to state that the past few months, if not years, have been a real trial for the spirit of our muslim community. The travel ban, the raging wave of Islamophobia, and the inquiring stares asking ‘why are you here’ have lead us to question our identity and our self-worth more often…
“With Him are the keys of the invisible. None but He knows them. And He knows what is in the land and the sea. Not a leaf falls, but he knows it, not a grain amid the darkness of the earth, nor anything green or withered but is recorded in a clear Book”. (Surah al-An’am,…
For the longest time, people have been and are still fascinated by ancient architecture such as the Egyptian Pyramids. It is mind boggling to think about how civilizations almost 1000 years ago built such complex structures by carving into mountains, or even how they mechanistically lifted heavy parts. Even more fascinating is that such complexities…
It is once again that glorious time of year, when flowers are in full bloom and everything is greener than ever. New beginnings and new weather are upon us, and so is wedding season. Yes, it is indeed that time of year when the lucky among us drive off into the sunset to a happily…
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Everyone that knows me knows that I have a deep fondness for cats. I am currently the proud pet owner of three cats, Ginger, Simba, and Leila. I have had pet cats for many years, and it has been a wonderful experience so far. There are endless reasons as to why I love cats. Not…
It isn’t an understatement to state that the past few months, if not years, have been a real trial for the spirit of our muslim community. The travel ban, the raging wave of Islamophobia, and the inquiring stares asking ‘why are you here’ have lead us to question our identity and our self-worth more often…
