Columnist Spotlight: Hossain Albgal
Think you know our long-time columnist Hossain Albgal better than we do? Check out some random facts about Mr. Albgal here…
Real Talk: Don’t be the Judge
In this week’s edition of Real Talk, I will reflect on the pervasive act of judging others, something we struggle with constantly. No one is free of this sin. It is critical that we realize when we judge others, we are doing so in order to curb ourselves. Judging has a significant effect on the victims of the act.
Columnist Spotlight: Zeyad Zaky
Want to meet our columnists? This spotlight will divulge all the secrets of “Real Talk” columnist Zeyad Zaky.
In Photos: Islam Awareness Week
Check out photos from this year’s Islam Awareness Week hosted by the Muslim Student Association at UCLA.
5 iPhone Apps for Muslims
Along with the Angry Birds games, there are also a plethora of Islam oriented apps. I’ve highlighted a few iPhone apps that I personally use which help keep me on track as a Muslim college student balancing social life and academics.
Real Talk: Assumptions
One of our biggest mistakes is assuming the worst of one another. We witness one small, random action and allow our minds to warp it into something entirely different. We develop an entire story line and come to conclusions, all based off of one small data point.
The City of a Thousand Minarets
Each city possesses a distinctive smell that is completely its own. When I stepped into Cairo for the first time as I exited the airport, the air smelled like warmth and earth. It was a stark contrast to the crisp clean scent of the home I had left behind.
TIPS: How to have a productive quarter
People say that in the quarter systems, you are already behind on the first day. For many freshmen and transfer students, fall quarter tends to be one of the most challenging academically. Fortunately, the start of winter quarter coincides with the time in which many people partake in new year’s resolutions. Here are some ways to get started…
Top Al-Talib 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.