UK: Alchemiya – TV In Good Faith
Tired of flipping through television channels and finding programs that are either dull and boring or morally degrading? - you may want to tune in to Alchemiya. It is a…
Culture
UK: Alchemiya TV – reframing the image of Islam
Alchemiya sets out as a new and unique online television channel that aims to “present the world’s best content about Muslim life”.
The Strangers Documentary – essential viewing!
A unique and deeply moving record of the flowering of Islam in the hearts and lives of British men and women. This is an exceptional film. It is, in the…
Opinion: Fashion’s Missed Muslim Market Opportunity
Socio-economic and political developments, aided by the connectivity of the Internet, have galvanised a newly emergent Muslim consumer demographic.
Burka Avenger – Pakistan (almost) unveils its first ever woman superhero
Burka Avenger is a mild-mannered teacher with secret martial arts skills, who uses a flowing black burka to hide her identity as she fights local thugs seeking to shut down…
Opinion: Ramadan Business A Boon In Islamic Market
As the Muslim community expands a growing number of Islam-related businesses are launching around the nation. They sell everything from clothing, music and makeup to toys, frozen dinners and cookbooks.
Saudi Arabia Switches Its Weekend, Pleasing Businesses
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has ordered most government bodies to switch to a Friday and Saturday weekend, overriding years of objections from religious conservatives about sharing a day off with…
Coffee and qahwa: How a drink for Arab mystics went global
The Arab world has given birth to many thinkers and many inventions - among them the three-course meal and coffee. The best coffee bean is still known as Arabica.
Opinion: A Fake Self-Help Book on ‘Getting Filthy Rich’ in Asia
An interview by Wajahat Ali with Mohsin Hamid, author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist which is soon to be released as a movie, about his latest book 'How to Get Filthy…
Opinion: Pass the Tofu and Hold the Kebabs
In many Arab Muslim countries, a meal without meat is seen as substandard, not even a meal. A vegetarian’s dining experience can often become a quest to dodge the following…
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