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Al-Talib provides an independent perspective on issues important to Muslim communities. Targeting a college-age audience at UCLA, we seek to create an outlet for activism and creativity 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.

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A Tribute to Powell Cat

Campus, Current Events, News, SpiritualityBy Zachary AbbasMarch 16, 2023
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The Headlines are Gone; The Pain Remains

Current Events, News, PoetryBy Zachary AbbasMarch 8, 2023
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Two Sides of the Same Coin

Current Events, News, Opinion, SpiritualityBy Ayra SultanMarch 5, 2023
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Başımız sağolsun Türkiye! Peace be with you, Syria!

PoetryBy Zachary AbbasFebruary 23, 2023
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The Rise of a Digital World: Technology Through the Lens of Islam

Campus, Lifestyle, Opinion, SpiritualityBy Konmal AliJanuary 30, 2023
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The Children of Isaac and Isma’il

Current Events, News, OpinionBy Zachary AbbasJanuary 26, 2023
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Smokescreen: American Hypocrisy in the Middle East

Current Events, News, OpinionBy S AOctober 8, 2022
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New Beginnings: An Interview with Next Year’s MSA President

CampusBy Autumn HaikalJune 5, 2022
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Skin Deep: Parizaad and Commentary on Pakistani Society

Art, OpinionBy Eesha SohailMay 30, 2022
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World Cup Shines Light on Qatar

Current EventsBy Ridah MazharMay 30, 2022
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Here We Are

Poetry, SpiritualityBy Konmal AliMarch 29, 2022
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Global Change, Tawakkul & Resilience

SpiritualityBy Maham KazmiMarch 29, 2022
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Current Events

A Tribute to Powell Cat

A Tribute to Powell Cat By Zachary Abbas Graphics: Anne-Fatima Syed We students at UCLA recently lost an icon on campus, a friend to all who, for many students, was a bright spot in their long days of studying and working hard. Considered by many to be our school’s unofficial mascot, Powell Cat, as they…

March 16, 2023
The Headlines are Gone; The Pain Remains

The headlines are gone; the pain remains,The light of dawn merely reveals our ruined gains.The cameras are gone, but they didn’t leave with the rubble,The media moved on, but left behind is the future trouble.Suffering only began when the ground stopped to shake,Because the loss of everything was the real quake.We lost possessions and homes…

March 8, 2023
Two Sides of the Same Coin

Hijab Hypocrisy: A Women’s Rights Issue By Ayra Sultan, Sayyida Hasani, and Safiya Younas Graphics: Mateen Bahai The currency in Iran is the Iranian Rial, Switzerland uses Swiss Francs, France uses Euros, and India uses Rupees. However, a long sought-after societal currency is currently in high demand: the dual-sided coin of a woman’s right to…

March 5, 2023
The Children of Isaac and Isma’il

The Children of Isaac and Isma’il Written by: Zachary Abbas Graphics by: Mateen Bahai – “Know that people are of two types: they are either your brothers in religion or your equals in creation.”  – Excerpt from Ali’s (as) letter to Malik al-Ashtar (ra) upon appointing him as Governor of Egypt. Hate speech is never…

January 26, 2023
Smokescreen: American Hypocrisy in the Middle East

Smokescreen: American Hypocrisy in the Middle East Opinion Piece By: S.A. Graphics: Sumaiya Kaiser Let me be clear on one thing. I wholeheartedly stand behind transparency within governments and exposing human rights atrocities. The Iranian regime has a lengthy record of arresting journalists who criticize the government, executions, discrimination, religious and ethnic persecution, and more.…

October 8, 2022

Campus

A Tribute to Powell Cat

A Tribute to Powell Cat By Zachary Abbas Graphics: Anne-Fatima Syed We students at UCLA recently lost an icon on campus, a friend to all who, for many students, was a bright spot in their long days of studying and working hard. Considered by many to be our school’s unofficial mascot, Powell Cat, as they…

March 16, 2023
The Rise of a Digital World: Technology Through the Lens of Islam

The Rise of a Digital World: Technology Through the Lens of Islam Written By: Konmal Ali Graphic By: Syaal Sharifzad Technology continues to reshape the lifestyles of individuals across the globe. It has created opportunities for adequate access to information and bridging community gaps. The rise of a digitized world with almost everything accessible with…

January 30, 2023
New Beginnings: An Interview with Next Year’s MSA President

A few days ago, I sat down with next year’s elected Muslim Student Association president, Sakeena Siddiq. She is currently a third year Human Biology and Society Major. She shared a little about her motivations for running and her visions for the MSA next year. Here’s what she had to say. Hi Sakeena! What made…

June 5, 2022
Expensive Monotony

I wake up five minutes before class,no need to look nice,no one turns on their camera anyway,which is fine,because I went to collegeto have the same exact life from high school. same exact friendssame exact interestssame exact responsibilitiessame. exact. routine. I went to club meetingsbut I guess the lack of motivation is widespreadbecause there were…

May 5, 2021
The Power of Empathy

70 years ago, during the Civil Rights Movement, Blacks mobilized to fight the violence and prejudice they endured generation after generation. The suffering of the Black community is wrong on all accounts, so it should have ended then. The struggle for justice and equality should have been resolved then. The riots and rebellions should have…

June 10, 2020

Spirituality

A Tribute to Powell Cat

A Tribute to Powell Cat By Zachary Abbas Graphics: Anne-Fatima Syed We students at UCLA recently lost an icon on campus, a friend to all who, for many students, was a bright spot in their long days of studying and working hard. Considered by many to be our school’s unofficial mascot, Powell Cat, as they…

March 16, 2023
Two Sides of the Same Coin

Hijab Hypocrisy: A Women’s Rights Issue By Ayra Sultan, Sayyida Hasani, and Safiya Younas Graphics: Mateen Bahai The currency in Iran is the Iranian Rial, Switzerland uses Swiss Francs, France uses Euros, and India uses Rupees. However, a long sought-after societal currency is currently in high demand: the dual-sided coin of a woman’s right to…

March 5, 2023
The Rise of a Digital World: Technology Through the Lens of Islam

The Rise of a Digital World: Technology Through the Lens of Islam Written By: Konmal Ali Graphic By: Syaal Sharifzad Technology continues to reshape the lifestyles of individuals across the globe. It has created opportunities for adequate access to information and bridging community gaps. The rise of a digitized world with almost everything accessible with…

January 30, 2023
Here We Are

Here We Are, Here We Stand Rather with duty than choice  To build an identity To which others may not conform    Through a sacrifice  In search of our paradise  With a small hope  That our actions will suffice  At the end of the day We are all criminals  In a world full of crime  Slicing…

March 29, 2022
Global Change, Tawakkul & Resilience

The young Palestinian girl begging Israeli soldiers to spare her life. A teenage boy sitting by the hospital bed saying goodbye to a loved one lost to COVID. The college student pushing herself through each day as she combats academic and financial stress, only to live each day with lifelessness and repetition. As the atmosphere…

March 29, 2022
Shenoo Therapy?

Ummi   listen I want to go to therapy Are you crazy? No Are you mental? No Only the crazy  the mental go to— therapy Ummi Please— Listen I need therapy What will the community think if you go to —therapy I don’t care what others think I- I am depressed, Ummi. It’s because you’re…

January 31, 2022

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