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Inspired by personal struggles with sleep and wakefulness, this sampling of the Fajr adhan uses exclusively sounds from the adhan in a composition that expresses my personal experiences and turn toward the routine of salaat as a measure to… Continue Reading →
My intervention is an obvious jab at mainstream social conservatism in Islam (glamourized personal piety), especially ones highlighted through Muhajababes, but the jab is self-critical and ironic at the same time. My question throughout the intervention – and throughout the class,… Continue Reading →
In my pop culture intervention, I was aiming to answer — or at least ponder — a few personal questions that have bothered me throughout my college career. I think a lot about impacting the community around me, and I spend… Continue Reading →
This video focuses on Islamophobia and Islamism. The main inspiration behind the intervention is the fact that we, humans, have been targeting a major population (community) of the world, Muslims, for the actions of a very small percentage. The theory… Continue Reading →
Over the course of the class, we have discussed the way in which subculture is born out of a need to rebel against dominant culture. It often acts as a means of circumventing the powers that be and their imposed restrictions… Continue Reading →
TED Problematics: the case-study of Maysoon Zayid I have never been a fan of TED talks. Unless you know exactly who you want to listen to and have done your research about a particular individual, I have found it… Continue Reading →
I consider myself to be a revolutionary woman. By virtue of my genitalia, gender identity, and challenging the role I am expected to play in various aspects of my life, I am. But I have always found it intriguing that… Continue Reading →
Discussing intersectionality in academia: approaching women’s rights in the region As a scholar, I have been quite fascinated with approaching gender and women’s rights in the region. Our class has made me think of an infinity of perspectives one can… Continue Reading →
I am convinced by Aliaa Elmahdy’s revolution undressed Ever since our class discussion on Aliaa Elmahdy’s bold and provocative beginnings, to say the least, I started following her activities on Twitter and short stories on her blog to try to… Continue Reading →
Apparently, the “halal travel” industry is booming. And there’s one hotel that is certainly taking advantage of it. Looking to profit off of the rise in halal tourism, the PNB Perdana Hotel in Malaysia has become the first halal certified hotel… Continue Reading →