When you think of a mystery novel, who are the first authors that come to mind? For starters, there’s Agatha Christie, the world’s best-selling author with her infamous “Whodunit” mystery The Mousetrap. In fact, Christie’s 66 detective novels were such successes that only Shakespeare and the Bible are in greater circulation. Not to be outdone,…
The monuments of the Islamic world are a testament to the artistic traditions that have emerged from Muslim nations. Several of these iconic buildings came out of the Ottoman Empire (c. 1299 – 1922 C.E.), which was based in the peninsula of Anatolia in modern-day Turkey. One of the centerpieces of the Ottoman Empire’s architectural…
Ah, February. For some, it’s the most romantic time of the year. For some…let’s just say not so much. For all of us, more importantly, this month is dedicated to recognizing some of the most influential civil rights activists in our nation’s history while also shedding an unfiltered light on the African diaspora. In this…
In today’s reality, the idea of what constitutes a beautiful woman is that which was initially defined by the West–tall, slim, and fair. There is no denying that Western beauty standards are based on a particular kind of beauty catered to white femininity that only serves a select few. Women of color have tried everything…
On January 20, 2021, newly inaugurated President Joe Biden took decisive action for the Islamic community. In a landmark executive order, Biden reversed former president Donald Trump’s infamous “Muslim ban,” which inhibited entry from several Muslim-majority countries. Over time, the Trump administration modified the ban to encompass several African nations, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Eritrea.…
Your father is an immigrant. Your father is an Egyptian immigrant, to be more precise. He likes to take trips to visit his home country, and sometime soon he will ask you if you would like to visit it with him. You will feel excited about this, but you may also feel nervous. After all,…
dark not entirely obsidian behind your eyes,splendid sweat drenched in moonlight and stars,mellifluous chirping of crickets,forty-five degrees they position their wings,the vibration reaches your earsinterwoven with the resonance of drums,a divine lullabywhich pounds on your mystic heart,aching for His forgiveness sapphire clouds, aerial as youin a cocoon of flowing cloth,you turn and turn, one with all of…
Good conversations and genuine connections are a simple pleasure that many have not been able to enjoy over the past year. With quarantine keeping everyone cooped up, many have turned to podcasts for that missing piece in their lives. People from all fields have started their own podcasts with a variety of interesting topics to…
In March of 2020, when the world was just beginning to realize the severity of the coronavirus situation, Priyanka Chopra drew raised eyebrows from many when she posted a video of herself on Instagram standing on a balcony and clapping for first responders. “People around the world have shown their appreciation for the doctors, nurses…
Jane Austen. Robert Louis Stevenson. Jack London. Charles Dickens. In the grand scheme of literature, countless novels considered “classics” by modern standards are typically of European, American, or both heritages. While not inherently bad per se, this development has consequently shrouded the beauty and diversity that has become pervasive in international literature. Indeed, Muslims are…