Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
A recent Los Angeles Review of Books' column took a look at Maryam Ekhtiar's How to Read Islamic Calligraphy stating that it is "impossible to deny the enduring and ubiquitous presence of calligraphy … [Read more...]
“My work is all about people coming together,” proclaims artist Salma Arastu. “That is my dream. … I want to show people what the Quran has taught me about diversity, community, friendship and … [Read more...]
The Middle East Eye explains that "in Islam, death is considered a rallying cry to the whole community. Attendance at funerals is considered a collective obligation (fard qifayah) that must be carried … [Read more...]
Lifestyle journalist Jasmine Fox-Suliaman "fangirls" over model-activist Halima Aden who's known as the first model to wear a burkini on the cover of Sports Illustrated and the first hijabi to run in … [Read more...]
Taking Shape: Abstraction From the Arab World, 1950s–1980s is currently on view at the Grey Art Gallery at New York University. The exhibit explores mid-20th-century abstract art from North Africa, … [Read more...]
There's a new rise of Palestinian cookbooks on the market with the New York Times making the point that "authors and chefs are arguing for their place at the table — to chronicle recipes, safeguard … [Read more...]
"It wasn't until I saw more women wearing the hijab in the news and on social media that I realized that maybe this could be possible." So says Stephanie Kurlow, an 18-year old hijabi ballerina, … [Read more...]
‘Coins of Islam: History Revealed’ recently opened at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition features over 300 rare and important coins collected from around the world. It … [Read more...]
Sunset magazine describes Turkish coffee as "an invigorating type of unfiltered coffee made from finely ground beans, [offering] a deceptively thick mouthfeel with a smooth taste." Adding, "The … [Read more...]
It all started when two teen sisters from Michigan were assigned a school project to research inspirational historical figures. The older sister picked Fatima al-Fihri, a Muslim woman credited with … [Read more...]
