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,…
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…
1. Cottagecore Fashion Photos Credit: @luj.ayne on Instagram and Simrah Ahmed In their latest “Year in Review,” popular social media platform Tumblr called 2020 “The year of cottagecore” and the trend’s popularity is continuing into 2021. Cottagecore is defined as an aesthetic in which people dress as though they are living in a cottage. Likewise,…
Islamic schools take on a significant role in shaping and constructing the identity of Muslims, especially in places like the U.S. Parents, educators, and others involved in the Islamic education system use these schools to (re)Islamize Muslim youth. In addition to class add-ons like Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic studies, most Islamic schools incorporate religious activities…
Muslim comedy can be very specific and often difficult to explain to those who are not Muslim. Yet, increased Muslim representation in comedic TV shows, films, and standup specials has shown that this humor is relatable to a wide range of audiences. Ramy Youssef, comedian and co-creator of TV’s first Muslim American sitcom Ramy, does…
What do you think of when you hear the words “Muslim woman?” An invisible, silent girl covered in repressive robes? How about a punching bag whose job it is to carry out the will of the abusive, savage terrorist she was forcibly married to? Would you ever think of a powerful superhero saving the world? …
It was less that Alex Trebek was famous because of Jeopardy!, and more that the show became what it is because of him. The show we know as Jeopardy! today actually got its start in the sixties when executive producer Merv Griffin pitched it under the name What’s the Question? during development. Art Fleming hosted…
We rose before the sun,Tired eyes, filled mouths,And before the dawn splinteredProstration’s patience began. A day with no food,A day without water,But with the sun’s journeyWas also the soul’s. A physical deprivationBut with spiritual sustenance,As the sounds of recitationFilled the open air. This year was slightly different,Isolated at home,Missing the comforting smiles,The community. Taraweeh at…
The black night’s cloak surrounds,Shadows that eat at my thoughtsOn the lonely dirt roadOf that which I call life. The crickets chirp in the creek,Dancing melodies that escapeWhen you search for them,Yet always exist on the side. The sun never really disappears,Even in the darkest winters,Or the cold nightsWhen it hides behind the earth. But…