Style spied: Essra Azim from Michigan, USA

This psychology undergraduate is also an inspiring fashion blogger. By Shea Rasol. The first thing that caught my attention about 22-year-old Essra was her blog’s unique photographic touch – this senior at Michigan State University take professional-looking photos. Majoring in psychology, Essra knows that appearance and mannerisms affect first impressions. This leads her to believe that … Read more

Peter’s picks: Conversation for the soul

Meet visual artist Lateefa Spiker, whose geometric imagery is inspired by her mosaic upbringing. I’ve always been moved by UK-based artist Lateefa Spiker’s artwork. Born to parents who converted to Islam, and raised in four different countries, she grew up feeling that she did not belong in just one place. Her pieces have a deeply … Read more

‘Comedy is provocation in a funny and subtle manner’

Indonesian stand-up comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf challenges women’s issues and religious extremism with her razor-sharp wit. She spoke to Najwa Abdullah. “How do you feel about being Muslim in Indonesia?” asked stand-up comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf at the beginning of our conversation. “It’s [something so] normal that you almost can’t see what is wrong, what goes wrong, or if … Read more

Bosnia Muslims life in pictures

Foreign interest in Bosnia’s once-beleaguered Muslim community is evident all around. Saudi Arabia built the largest mosque and Islamic center in the Balkans in Sarajevo and is helping to fund the new university library. Countries such as Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE have all provided aid and investments. Islam in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a … Read more