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Growing up Muslim post 9/11: More open with my Identity

Art, Columns, Lifestyle, ProfilesBy AT ReaderSeptember 11, 20111 Comment

Al-Talib interviews Shahid Chohan, a first year Computer Science major at UCLA, about his experience living in post 9/11 America and where he thinks Muslim Americans are headed.

Growing up Muslim post 9/11: “Randomly” Searched

Art, Columns, Lifestyle, ProfilesBy AT ReaderSeptember 11, 20113 Comments

A cartoon depicting the sometimes ridiculous extra security screenings at airports.

Growing up Muslim post 9/11: A letter to my elementary school principal

Art, Columns, Lifestyle, ProfilesBy AT ReaderSeptember 11, 20114 Comments

Uzair Akbar was harassed by his peers after 9/11 for being Muslim. Akbar writes this letter to his elementary school principal to thank him for his support during this hard time.

Growing up Muslim post 9/11: Forging an Identity

Art, Columns, Lifestyle, ProfilesBy AT ReaderSeptember 11, 20116 Comments

When the two towers fell and America, for one moment collectively stood still in silent, rapt horror, Muslims across the West were forced to look long and hard at themselves in a mirror forged by the fires of those passenger jets.

Growing up Muslim post 9/11: Standing out in North Dakota

Art, Columns, Lifestyle, ProfilesBy Hana KhanSeptember 11, 20112 Comments

Alaa Koleilat, a 3rd year Neuroscience major at UCLA, was living in North Dakota when the attacks happened. She shares her experience as one of the few Muslims that live in this state.

Part 2, Ramadan: Casablanca, Morocco

Columns, LifestyleBy Amelia NoorSeptember 6, 20111 Comment

The taxi driver looked at me in a panicked state and exclaimed, “Quran! Quran!” Frantically attempting to communicate with me in Arabic, he hoped that we would at least understand each other through a commonality of faith. I nodded in agreement and felt a sense of relief.

Part, 1 Ramadan: Casablanca, Morocco

Columns, LifestyleBy Amelia NoorSeptember 1, 20111 Comment

Somehow the stars seemed to be aligned just right, because my fortune could not have been better. I embarked on my dream to live in Muslim countries during the month of Ramadan this year.

How to NOT host extravagant Ramadan feasts

Lifestyle, SpiritualityBy Hana KhanAugust 20, 20114 Comments

As a member of the South Asian community, I have attended numerous iftars that seem more like parties than iftar gatherings. If you’re a Muslim you’re probably thinking, “Iftar ‘parties’ and ‘gatherings’ are the same thing, dummy!” Sadly, our community has failed to distinguish between the kind of parties we host during most of the…

Success: A Test of Gratitude and Humility

Lifestyle, SpiritualityBy Hana KhanAugust 17, 20112 Comments

Try to recall the last time you achieved something big, commendable, note-worthy. Straight A’s? A promotion? Election into a high position? Admission into a competitive university? Most of us have experienced the sweetness of success. Some of us view it as a blessing. Fewer of us recognize the Source of it and remember to thank…

HOW TO stay physically fit in Ramadan

Lifestyle, SpiritualityBy Neda MomeniAugust 16, 20118 Comments

The month of Ramadan can often become an excuse to not exercise and to overindulge in food. But this month is not meant to be used as a crutch for laziness or a reason to eat whatever we want. We forget that keeping our bodies healthy can be an act of worship and in turn,…

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