I am a fan of the clichéd phrase Vote with your wallet. To me,…
Belly Dance, or Raqs Sharqi, History Roots Back to Pre-Islamic Days
How belly dance ranked as a sensual dance?
Shiraz, the City of Wine, Poems and Love
Three poet, each with a distinct perspective to life in Shiraz during the fourteenth century.
What Is Halal Food?
“Halal” means “permitted” in Arabic.
Beautiful Lines of Islamic Art on Silk by an Iranian Fashion Designer
For Muslims, calligraphy is very much a visible expression of the spiritual world
Seattle and Isfahan share a table with Chefs Without Borders
Seattle-Isfahan Sister City Association builds delicious bridges of understanding between the U.S. and Iran in a month-long celebration of Persian food in Seattle.
Dig into Old Stuff, or Buy New for Eid al-Adha and Fall fashion
Summer is almost out and autumn has started to kick in. With Eid al-Adha in horizon, and the change of season in many places, there’s nothing like the feel of digging out an old, treasured sweater and draping it against your skin on a cold night.
Istanbul’s store sells a wearable tresures
Seyahan is a small boutique store in Istanbul that sells selected handmade jewelries designed by female artisans in small villages in Turkey.
Secret Lives of Muslims Series is Hilarious, Informative, Non-Stereotypical
Secret Lives of Muslims uses humor and candid interviews to explore what it really…
Once You Step Across the Line, You Cannot Go Back
A review of a documentary movie which follows two activists fighting for democracy in Syria.
The Virtues of Wanderlust ; A Female Muslim Traveler of Malaysia
For globetrotter Rumaizah Abu Bakar, writing is as much a journey as stepping foot onto…
A Teen Muslim Artist Tells a Story About Religion
Muslim Artist New York-Bound Talks Inspiration, Interpretation and Moving on.
Muslim, and Non-Muslim Women Filmmakers Discuss Gender Issues in Their Movies
Women Voice Now, WVW, is a non-profit organization. Every year, WVW holds festivals, contests and…
8 Ways to Spruce Up Home Decor
Winter months mean more time spent indoors, getting crafty and composed. But what makes…
Sapphire, a Tale of a Spy in the Middle East
It took Thomas Graham Jr. 10 years–give or take–to stitch together the perilous (and impressive) espionage…
Alia Khan Teaches Islamic Fashion, and Builds a Brand
Islamic Fashion Design Councils (IFDC) founder and chairwoman, Alia Khan, was raised in Canada and…
Calligraphy, an Ancient Islamic Art on Silk
Different cultures have their own stylesTibetan, Chinese or Mayan. There is even a contemporary style…
Wearable Treasures From Turkey
Inside a sleek, black-framed storefront on the ancient streets of Beyoglu, Istanbul, sits one precious…
Catching up with Eka Shanty, Founder of World Muslimah
Eka Shanty is the founder and CEO of the World Muslimah Foundation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Eye to Heart, A Film Festival Focuses on the Middle East
A woman in labor struggles behind a white, dingy screen while bombs crash outside the…
Teaching HIV/AIDS in Mosques
AIDS and HIV continue to be taboo subjects because sex is still a taboo subject…
Mediterranean Spices to Make Your Taste Buds Tango
For the last three months I was craving falafel. Crispy round, fried, perfect falafel with…
Nine Rubies: Pages of Her Life
When Muslim Iranian Mahru Ghashghaei sat down with her friend Dr. Susan Snyder ,a Jewish…
Muslim Women Support Women-Only Gyms
Why would a woman choose not to break a sweat in front of men? Well,…
Shamsavari Travels With Her Veil Series Throughout the Europe
Shamsavari photographs modest Muslim women.
Regulators Take a More Sporting Attitude towards Head Coverings, at Some Levels
Earlier this month the Federation International Football Association, FIFA, lifted its ban on headscarves for…
Shiraz, The Other Wine Country
Poets are funny sorts. Most people picture poets as hanging around together in poorly lit…
Who is This Teenage Muslim Super Girl?
Marvel Comics recently revealed its newest member of the team, Kamala Khan, code name Ms.…
Beautiful Lines on Elegant Fabrics
A new Apple commercial begins by puffing up an ordinary yellow No.2 pencil: Its an…
Where Do You Shop For Modest Trend?
The story is of a girl whos sitting around in a city café. Shes casual.…
Necessity Is the Mother of Creativity; a Tale of Fashion in Iran
With a nod to the past and an eye for the future, one fashionable Muslim…
Dressed to progress
Designers poised to reinvent modest-chic in a city known for barbecue and cowboy boots are…
