By Zainab KhanAs kids grow up, there’s one thing that is universally beloved by virtually all of them: cartoons. Kids love cartoons, whether they’re watching Saturday morning cartoons or watching after school as a treat for completing homework. Back in the day, Islamic cartoons were both funny and informative. When we look at some of the most…
By Zainab KhanThe Netflix show Indian Matchmaking is under fire for all the wrong reasons, whether it be colorism, classism, caste-ism, or even the matchmaker’s own insensitive remarks evidencing –isms, something else is missing from the equation of representation. And despite the talk of all things wrong with the documentary, it is still ranked one of the…
By MG StaffWhat do you know about implicit bias? Do you find yourself having responses to situations and not understand why you feel the way you do? How critical are you in your thinking? How willing are you to break free from your old thoughts? What do you know about implicit bias? Take a listen to Melanie…
By Maram FaragIf 2020 has taught us anything, it is that there are more things we need to learn about in this world we live in today. Between the chaos of the pandemic, the existing racial systemic divisions, and a complicit voter demographic of people who think we don’t have a problem, educating ourselves about different issues…
By Amani SalahudeenIf you are wondering what you can do to stay conscious about racism, we recommend you read the following books: 1. Beloved by Toni Morrison Beloved is about Sethe, who was a former slave and lived in 1870s Ohio. This book will explain to you the harsh reality and how cruel humanity can be. It…
By Jessica Daqamsseh“I can’t breathe.” His words we hear their truth yet not all hearts are moved “I can’t breathe.” His soul has left us and taken with it humanity’s “I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe.” Our brothers and sisters are not safe what will you do to cease this hate?
By AnonymousIn this poem, the author explores media representations in which women take off their hijab for one reason or the other, often to satisfy Western standards or the male gaze. As the girl on the TV takes off her hijab, I watch in awe, I thought people would accuse her of breaking the law, I…
By A. Khazi-SyedI grew up with my heritage meticulously arranged in a crystal snow globe Hum Saath Saath Hain and a warm bowl of Haleem alike Surrounded by endless fields of mango trees Framed by the piercing of a macague-filled mountain That gives way to carelessly paved roads of intricately adorned lorries and fresh street-side nariyals The…
By imaanasimSince we’re all home and under various phases of stay at home orders, many of us have extra time on our hands. With the Internet, there’s no shortage of content to consume, but we thought you’d enjoy checking out some of our favorite creative Muslim content creators, who do everything from poetry to photography. Check…
By Amani SalahudeenOnce Upon an Eid is the #ownvoices anthology you need on your shelf! This book came out on May 5th, 2020, and is the perfect book for elementary and middle school readers. It’s a collection of short stories edited by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed. In Islam, there are two eids: Eid-ul-Fitr, the feast to…
By Amani SalahudeenDisney+ recently declared that they are working on a short in which the characters will be celebrating Eid! So far, the only thing we know for certain is that they want actors who speak Urdu and English. Casting will occur in Los Angeles. Although it will be great to see this on a platform such as…
By Emaan MajedContent warning: This video features graphic depictions of domestic violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and bad language. In this video, inspired by slain social media star and activist Qandeel Baloch, Pakistani-American slam poet Emaan Majed tackles gender-based violence.
By Inohas the earth always revolved around the sun has the sun ever revolved around the earth i guess what i am asking is, can it? take a girl, paint her brown, and let her soak it in– eyelids, to fingertips, to the soles of her feet Permanence this brown don’t wash out with soap and…
By Sagirah ShahidIt was never about the camera or the power its lens claimed to transmit. It was always about our mothers Black and Muslim and alive and how you zoomed out so far away from her. Convinced she did not exist, you projected your ignorance through the aperture of this lie. At…
By Amani SalahudeenFeeling bored in quarantine? Already tackled the iconic Harry Potter or To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy? Well, don’t you worry, because I’ve got you covered with 15 of the most exciting and captivating novels of the year! Don’t forget to read all the way to the end to find out how you…
