In November 2025, Mustafa the Poet announced his third Artists for Aid event to be held in Los Angeles on January 10. The reaction was immediate and garnered over 1.3 million likes on Instagram alone among the hosts, Mustafa, Bella Hadid, and Pedro Pascal. Fans were excited because the lineup featured the most artists the…
“I came for a black coffee (somehow got a fig honey matcha latte), stayed for the energy, and left wishing every fundraiser felt this effortless.”— Baara Abu Ghalyoun (Student of Biology) A pop-up home café nestled in a small university apartment, Café 504 radiated a warmth that came not just from the coffee, but from…
My best friend was a soldier. She didn’t wear camo or combat boots, nor was a gun strapped to her shoulder. But her feet spoke more than her eyes. And her smile I always found a tale unworthy of disguise. On Fridays, she would trek miles to mine, before clasping my hand in hers and…
The Golden Age of Islam, which spanned from the 8th to the 14th centuries, remains an amazing source of inspiration and a beacon of incredible advancements across numerous disciplines. This era inspires a deep desire in many Muslims, including myself, to have lived through such a transformative time. In this period, cities like Baghdad, Cordoba,…
In the ever-evolving landscape of media, a major divide persists between Sunni and Shia Muslims, diverting attention away from what brings the two sects together. Yet, it is vital to acknowledge the differences as a pathway to enhance our understanding of different interpretations, rather than relying on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Over the…
I spent my summer with my family, people who care about me, feeling comforted by their presence. My summer was filled with laughs and long nights, staying up so late we would pray Fajr before leaving my cousin’s house. A time of the year that is anything but isolating for me, but rather, with overwhelming…
Al-Wadood: the most loving my Lord loves me so divinely in the ways He has gifted me a new beginning in the angelic city, i always yearned for adventure, somewhere far from the people of my hometown who would mix cultural rules with religion, i was once a young girl dreaming of living on my…
Dear person on the treadmill, I noticed your head perk up several times when we walked in hoards through the doors, your eyes going back and forth amongst us to discern why a mass of students not clad in activewear was making their way into a fitness center. When you spotted us making our way…
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…
When you think of TikTok, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the slowed, reverb versions of already overplayed songs? Or maybe it’s the exaggerated dance routines or wanna-be-Hollywood acting? If you thought of any of those things, you’d be correct because so did I (let’s face it–some of it is cringy).…