Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The Muslim Writers Collective was founded in January 2014 by Ayisha Irfan and her brother, Hamdan Azhar. The collective is described as a “space for young Muslims to honor their humanity,” and to … [Read more...]
In the wake of the proposed Muslim Registry, many in the Jewish community have promised to stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. The Forward, a Jewish journal, declares “we know what it is to … [Read more...]
Last week, a Muslim woman named Samantha Elauf took Abercrombie & Fitch all the way to the Supreme Court, after she was denied a retail position due to her appearance (she wears the hijab). New … [Read more...]
During the second second presidential debate, a Muslim woman asked Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton how they would help millions of Muslims in the United States "deal with the consequences of being … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) Syrian Film … [Read more...]
Known as the Pink Mosque, the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran is appropriately nicknamed due to the beautiful rose-colored tiles interspersed on its stained glass windows. Morning is said to … [Read more...]
A Canadian hip-hop duo known as Deen Squad are introducing the world to “halal rap,” and have removed profanities and/or sexual situations to make the songs halal (permissible under the laws of … [Read more...]
Last week, in the wake of the Manchester attack, an elderly Jewish woman named Renee Black, 93, and her Muslim friend, Sadiq Patel, 46, mourned the senseless violence. That moment went viral on social … [Read more...]
The hijabs on Sana Mahmood’s website start at $10. The 22-year-old designer launched her company Veiled Beaut last spring and says she wants to make attractive yet affordable clothes for the young … [Read more...]
In 2010, Lara Abdallat was Miss Jordan and the following year, she was runner-up for Miss Arab. So what is the former Beauty Queen up to these days? She’s been keeping busy as a “hactivist,” working … [Read more...]
