By Maysoon KhatibYou all know we love a good YouTube video that sends a message we could learn from or relate to. This video by Islam Explained caught our eye, and we thought we’d share it with you. It discusses how we have allowed the media to form our ideas, and understanding we may have been brainwashed…
By MG StaffWe know it’s not Thursday; it’s Tuesday, but we’re still throwing it back, because this is a gem from the Internet archives: Will Smith and Muhammad Ali speaking out against Islamophobia, in a post-9/11 America.
By najmaWhen Islam asked for modesty, each region it spread to responded with either a head wrap that they believed represented it best or a as different styling of their cultural dress. However, because of the Arabization and anti-blackness, the traditional head wraps that doubled as hijab in most African countries were not considered hijab. Turbans…
By AZMIAHe was called The Champ for a reason.
By caitsalovichBritish-Palestinian high school student Leanne Mohamad recently won the Jack Petchy Speak Out Challenge with her moving performance of “Birds Not Bombs.” However, a day after her speech, a panel of judges disqualified her from the so-called “biggest youth speaking event” citing that she had violated competition rules. Mohamad’s empowering, yet highly controversial speech, describes the violent…
By MG StaffAhmed and Howard is a “fresh bold comedy of two young men, an Israeli and a Palestinian, divided apart by history and brought together at a grocery store to solve the Middle East crisis with one hummus at a time,” produced and written by Nathen Mazri.
By HalimahThe Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a hilarious satirical ad about their new “medicine” that cures Islamophobia. “Islamophobin” is actually a chewing gum; you can get it on Amazon.) Check out the ad for Islamophobin. Do you know someone who could use some?!
By MG StaffHelly Luv–aka Helen Abdullah–a Kurdish pop star who moved to the U.S. at 18 to pursue her dreams, has drawn the ire of ISIS with her song “Revolution,” which condemns evil and violence. The video, which was shot in a village near Mosul, where the Kurdish Peshmerga fighters were actively engaged in fighting the terrorist group,…
By MG StaffToday’s industry is quickly catching onto the modest fashion trend, but the hijab is much more than a fad. While more and more businesses are seeing it as a lucrative commodity, the headscarf is a religious garment just as much as a political one. For generations, it has been a powerful symbol of Muslim women’s…
By Maysoon KhatibMoe Shama and his family are dispelling stereotypes through his creative videos using music and slapstick comedy routines to entertain and enlighten his audience. His “We Will Rock You” video went viral over night, and we think you will enjoy this interview, where he talks about Muslims in America, Donald Trump, misconceptions, and music. We…
By MG StaffWhile we’re all aware how scientifically advanced the Quran and the Sunnah are, it’s still always amazing to see scientific evidence that confirms the things we’re taught. In this case, we found an amazing TED Talk from a neuroscientist who talks about the benefits of fasting. It’s science–and a pillar of Islam– y’all.
By AZMIADeen Squad just dropped this amazing remix of twenty one pilots’ hit song “Stressed Out,” called “Spread Out.” The catchy anthem is call to action for the Ummah to unite, remembering that we are one Ummah. Check it out, and be sure to sign up to get their mixtape as soon as it drops.
By MG StaffIn case you haven’t noticed, Muslims are everywhere. The Daily Show‘s Hasan Minhaj breaks down some basic information for those who are confused about who is–and who is not–a Muslim. In particular, he focuses on Sikhs, who are constantly mistaken by the general public (and TSA!) as being Muslim.
By AZMIAThis past week, in two separate, unrelated incidents, two Muslims were kicked off Southwest Airlines flights–one, a college student who was speaking Arabic, and the other, a Muslimah who made the oh-so-serious mistake of switching seats. The Daily Show has some advice on how to not get thrown off your flight if you’re Muslim. Check…
By AZMIAVanity Fair recently showcased this must-see documentary, Light on the Sea, about Syrian American Neda Kadri, who is on the frontline in Greece, assisting refugees. Vanity Fair said it best: “This documentary takes us to the front lines of the world’s refugee crisis as Neda, a Syrian American, helps refugees coming from boats into Lesbos, Greece….
