Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad is a senior data scientist at Groupon and teaches computer science at the University of Washington. In this op-ed, he makes the point that western readers often over look the … [Read more...]
When Sughra Hussainy was a child in Afghanistan, the Taliban was in power and, as she tells NPR, she never imagined that she would get the opportunity to become an artist. Now at 27, Ms. Hussainy is … [Read more...]
“More Than My Religion" is a new exhibit featuring 24 Muslim artists with diverse backgrounds from the Midwest to Lexington, Massachusetts (where the collection takes place). “We’re focusing on … [Read more...]
In this op-ed, scholar Shalom Goldman writes about the "often overlooked" contribution that American Muslims made to the jazz movement. "Fans of what is now known as the 'straight-ahead' jazz of the … [Read more...]
The Cincinnati Enquirer recently voted Afreen Asif as one of the ten Women Of The Year. Ms. Asif was inspired by her Muslim faith to start a social outreach called Rahma Community Services (“rahma” … [Read more...]
Morocco World News provides a "listicle" of amazing and inspiring Moroccan women who "overcame obstacles in their respective times and paved the way for future generations of strong independent … [Read more...]
Researchers in Sweden have found Arabic characters woven into burial costumes from Viking boat graves. According to journalist Tharik Hussain, who specializes in Muslim culture and news, the discovery … [Read more...]
Netflix is currently streaming a UAE-produced Arabic TV show called Justice. According to Deadline Hollywood, the series follows real cases from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Its lead character … [Read more...]
Sahar Mahayni was forced to leave Syria in 2012 and now lives with her son and husband in Irvine, California. While she stresses how fortunate she feels, she writes “like many other Syrian families, … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past (2) week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Experiencing … [Read more...]
