China: Traditional Muslim weddings with a twist
Mixed marriages, usually involving a Muslim man and Han Chinese woman, are on the rise in Beijing. Urban Muslims now have different wedding choices, but not all of them adhere…
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Malaysia: World Halal Forum 2012 – Cultivating a Universal Halal Lifestyle
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Hj Mohd Yassin, in his keynote address, praised the World Halal Forum for its efforts in emphasizing on a universal appeal on Halal principles and for leveraging…
Trends: Oliver Stone’s Filmmaker Son Converts to Islam
Sean Stone, the son of prominent U.S. filmmaker Oliver Stone, has converted to Islam while filming a documentary in Iran. The trend towards conversion to Islam has apparently been accelerating…
Turkey: A Fashion Magazine Unshy About Baring a Bit of Piety
The success of Ala, which has attracted 30,000 subscribers since its founding in June, reflects the rise of an Islamic bourgeoisie in Turkey that has prospered under the Islam-inspired Justice…
Opinion: The problems facing Muslim nations
Most Islamic countries are being left behind in social progress as compared with other nations. There are essentially five reasons for this situation.
Saudi Arabia: Cafes promote a new culture of dialogue
The growing number of coffee shops in Riyadh gives a different dimension to the city because as they are no longer simply a place for relaxation and comfort but offer…
World’s First Muslim Model Agency Opens in New York
The launch of the world’s first Muslim model agency, in New York’s fashionable Tribeca district, offered an interesting alternative to the options presented at New York Fashion Week a few…
Contemporary art show in Saudi Arabia could herald a new movement
Usually it is the job of an art historian to pinpoint when an art movement begins. But last month, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, the overwhelming feeling among…
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