By Aïdah Aliyah Rasheed Histories cannot be more certain than when [one] who creates the things also narrates them. -Vico Far too often we forget that there was a time when it was illegal for African-Americans to read and write in the United States. Slave narratives were some
By Stephen Jamal Leeper This past weekend my wife and I attended the Muslim American Research Institute Advocating for Marriage conference - M.A.R.I.A.M. for short - at Masjid Waritheen. For those who don’t know, Masjid Waritheen has provided a space for worship and Islamic education in
By Malikah A. Shabazz [caption id="attachment_media-3" align="aligncenter" width="703"] Top left: Nia Malika Dixon, Top right: Nijla Mu'min with 'Dream' cast, Left bottom: Sultan Sharrief, Bottom right: Qasim Basir with Nia Long from 'Moozlum' World Premiere[/caption] “Thus all Art is propaganda and ever must be, despite the wailing of the
Imam Faheem Shuaibe is a pillar of the San Francisco Bay Area community. He is currently the resident Imam of Masjidul Waritheen in Oakland California. Third Resurrection (3RZ), a student led group at Zaytuna College, invited Imam Faheem to discuss the history of proto-Islamic movements such as
Interview with Yasmeen Sabir from Carver's Produce Carver's Produce is a new food distributor which provides access to fresh organic produce and halal meats. The organic products are selected and reviewed by industry experts to ensure quality and satisfaction. The meats are halal and humanely raised
But, for real, remember when we just wore khimars?
A Poem and Interview with Aisha Sharif To Muslims Who Do Not Say, Salaam All your life, you’ve tried to muffle the sound of your father trumpeting the adhan in your ear every day, five times a day. You’ve hung your mother in the closet of your mind, ashamed of her habit. Yet,
Web Series created By Idris Abdul-Zahir, Ra'id De Veaux, and Qasim Rashad [embed]https://youtu.be/prYHG816abs[/embed] This web series from emerging filmmaker Idris Abdul-Zahir along with Ra'id De Veaux and Qasim Rashad, draws the viewer into questions from the public about the lifestyle, beliefs, traditions, and practices of American Muslims. Unlike most
