Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
It was only just two months ago when Suhan Mohamed and Nimo Gohe first learned how to swim, and now the two Somali-American teens are making history by becoming the first Muslim girls to join their … [Read more...]
Baggio Husidic is a Bosnian-American soccer star who currently plays for the LA Galaxy. Baggio, 29, a seven-year MLS veteran has appeared in 143 games with two teams, and won an MLS Cup with the … [Read more...]
In this video segment, professional skateboarder Jordan Richter discusses experiencing his first hajj, the five-day religious pilgrimage that’s among the most meaningful experiences in a Muslim’s … [Read more...]
It took just six weeks and they traveled over 3,000 km, but they did it -- a group of nine British Muslim cyclists have journeyed all the way from London to Saudi Arabia! The men arrived in Medina … [Read more...]
Weightlifter Amna Al Haddad made news last spring as one of the athletic inspirations for the Nike Pro Hijab line. According to She Knows, "Al Haddad has made a career of breaking boundaries and … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated recently held a panel discussion with seven Muslims working in sports media. Here are some snippets from the (fascinating) panel discussion: Adnan Virk is the first Muslim … [Read more...]
For well over a decade, Lina Al Maeena has been fighting for women’s sports in Saudi Arabia and last month, received a major win for her efforts. The Education Ministry has announced that for the … [Read more...]
Growing up in Sacramento with Egyptian immigrant parents, Noor Ahmed says she experienced the loss of friendships when she decided to wear the hijab at age 13. “Some people just said she’s not one of … [Read more...]
Rihana Ibrahim, 21, is a Muslim refugee who overcame tremendous adversities in her home country of Somalia and in 2014, was able to resettle to Tucson, Arizona, all on her own. Afflicted with polio … [Read more...]
Deering High School in Portland, Maine is reportedly the first school in the United States to provide sport hijabs for its Muslim female student athletes. "We're more confident on the field," says … [Read more...]
