President Obama is the first and only American president to recognise the important role that Muslim communities play in the world — not just for today, but also for the future. The person tasked with connecting the US to Muslim communities around the world through their youth is Farah Pandith. By Sofea Famian. The rumours are … Read more
The story of one young man’s struggle to realise a fulfilling role in society. By Nashwan Arshyq. On 11 March 1988, a married couple rejoiced as they welcomed their first child into the world. Rafail Edwards and Hashimah Hamidon looked forward to building their family around their precious bundle of joy, Kashif Edwards. Life was blissful until … Read more
Stylish and poised mother of two, Norfasarie wows us with her timeless taste. By Shea Rasol. A successful woman at such a young age, Norfasarie Mohd Yahya is Singapore’s rising gem. As the director of SPA by Norfasarie’, she has gotten ladies near and far queuing for appointments to pamper themselves at her establishment. Describing her … Read more
Brought up in a multicultural household in Sydney, MasterChef participant Amina Elshafei speaks to Tazin Abdullah about what inspires and moves her to cook. Food court at the Blue Mountains, Sydney. Typical packed lunchtime crowd at a tourist destination. You finally get to the end of the long queue knowing that, like every other time, you’re going … Read more
It’s not always easy to live by your principles – but it’s always worth the effort. Aqilah Nizar, a Malaysian-born photographer who now works in Brisbane, Australia, knows just what this struggle is about. After studying architecture, she decided to work on her passion in photography instead. As a young Muslim woman of color who finds … Read more