Examining the stories, symbols, and spectacles shaping our time.
By AmaniGrief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it is also one of the most isolating. After the passing of my mother, I found myself navigating that paradox — carrying love that felt infinite while living with an absence that felt just as vast. I have often turned to the stories that shaped…
By Maisha SamihaTake it from a bookworm.
By JUMMANAHSee why we care even after boycotting Netflix.
By Zainab HussainAnd it’s all red flags and sirens to me.
By JUMMANAHIf this doesn’t make your blood boil, I don’t know what can.
By Zainab KhanAnd that’s exactly what activism requires.
By Maisha SamihaCelebrities, including Taylor Swift, have been spotted at Ramy’s fundraising show for Palestinians in Gaza. But does Taylor Swift support Palestine? Or is it just for show?
By Lily Syahirah RamlanAs we navigate this new year, nothing is better than spending quality time with kids. Here are 18 Islamic children’s books to read to your little kid.
By Ruzina AhadAs we start our new year, we need to stay rooted in shattering stereotypes. These 24 books to read on Islamophobia will inspire you in 2024.
By Maisha SamihaIn light of what’s been happening in Palestine these days, we’re here to present to you remarkable Palestinian writers and voices to check out and see what they have to say.
By Maisha SamihaJune is regarded as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which began after the Stonewall riots, a series of protests for gay liberation in 1969. Since it’s spread to being celebrated and honored outside of the United States, I wanted to acknowledge that queer Muslims exist and decided to read a highly anticipated book released earlier this year,…
By Amani SalahudeenOn November 1st, 2022, Taylor Swift announced The Eras Tour 2023 on Good Morning America. I was ecstatic and nervous because, come on, who wouldn’t be? Once I was sure who would be accompanying me to The Eras Tour, I immediately signed up for presale. One of the biggest obstacles was getting the tickets for…
By MG StaffAs Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month comes to an end, we’ve compiled a list of authors that should make it to your reading list. 1. Selina Mehmood “A Pandemic in Residence” is Mahmood’s personal documentation of what it feels like to identify as a Pakistani, American, Muslim neurology student amidst COVID-19. A…
By Zainab KhanWithout giving away spoilers or details of the occurrences in “A Bit of Earth”, I’m here to tell you that this coming-of-age novel was whimsical, thought-provoking, and inspirational. The novel, written by Karuna Riazi follows the journey of an orphan, Maria Latif who is struggling to find her place in New York City. Arriving at…
By MilaDo you remember a time when watching a comedy helped you forget pain you were feeling? That line in a movie that made you laugh so hard you forgot why you were upset or sad for even a short time? This is the precise reason Reema Jallaq, otherwise known as the Caucasian_Arab, became a comedian….
