Five Muslim Author Finalists in the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards
Whether you vote for these books in the user-curated awards or are looking to add books to your TBR list, you won’t regret checking out these five Muslim-authored books.
Whether you vote for these books in the user-curated awards or are looking to add books to your TBR list, you won’t regret checking out these five Muslim-authored books.
The three-part docuseries tells the story of the Victoria community’s response and how the mosque was rebuilt, all while providing context about the region’s history of racism and xenophobia.
This funding marks a significant milestone for Immigrantly as it continues its journey to amplify honest perspectives through expanded podcast offerings, content licensing initiatives and innovative storytelling ventures.
Fans and prominent liberals are questioning whether Hasan, who is one of the few Muslim hosts in cable news, is being penalized for his criticism of the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza and his strong support for the Palestinian people.
The film follows the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by way of the Olympic Refugee Team, which was created to provide displaced athletes with an opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games.
The film, directed and produced by David Washburn and Razi Jafri, profiles three individuals and delves into their experiences navigating issues of identity, faith and service.
“The Book of Clarence” follows a destitute man living during Jesus Christ's time who sets out to gain followers and fame in order to raise his family from poverty and create a name for himself.
Abdalla says that preparing to portray Fayed was challenging due to the scarcity of information compared to the wealth of archival footage on the royal family.
“Our Hamlet is an outsider in a wealthy British Indian family,” Ahmed and Karia say. "His bloody quest for revenge against his father’s killer will be told with a boldness and urgency that grabs hold of audiences and won’t let go.”
Fann highlights five Palestinian-owned business to shop from this Cyber Monday.
In response to a lack of authentic representation in Western media, Hussain Sheikh and his team have dedicated two years to crafting a unique comic book titled "Sababa" (meaning "a way/means"). The project aims to reconnect individuals with their religion, heritage and culture.
Balancing his Muslim identity and queerness, Kidear contemplated using a stage name but decided to embrace his given name, which in Arabic means “the second purest water in the world” and “the highest servant to Allah.”
Abdalla says that preparing to portray Fayed was challenging due to the scarcity of information compared to the wealth of archival footage on the royal family.
Balancing his Muslim identity and queerness, Kidear contemplated using a stage name but decided to embrace his given name, which in Arabic means “the second purest water in the world” and “the highest servant to Allah.”
The standout star of “Bodies” is Amaka Okafor as Shahara Hasan, a Muslim detective who is the lead in the 2023 portion of the time travel crime show. Shahara breaks stereotypes in her portrayal as a complex character, with her faith and culture intricately woven into her storyline.
Drawing from firsthand accounts, "All Static & Noise" portrays the harsh realities faced by the Uyghur people, including imprisonment, torture and separation from loved ones under state-sponsored Chinese persecution.
Chief among SZA’s awards was her honored status as Top R&B Artist, making her the first woman to claim the #1 year-end R&B/Hip-Hop Artist title since Beyoncé in 2014.
Filmmaker Imran J. Khan joined Ahmed and his production company Left Handed Films through the Pillars Artist Fellowship, a mentorship program for rising Muslim talents.
In a recent spoiler-filled conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Vellani broke down her journey from fan to actor, her hopes for a second season of “Ms. Marvel” and the shocking mid-credits cameo in “The Marvels.”
Lizzo presented SZA with her award at the second annual Femme it Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala, which was the last of the night. While doing so, Lizzo called SZA “my favorite songwriter of all time,” adding that she has gone from being an “O.G. SZA fan” to sharing a genuine friendship with her.
The story of the Nakba has never been told on a globally accessible platform like Netflix before, and the backlash it faces fits within a pattern of Hollywood’s willful ignorance of Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.
Each of the stories center on joy, whether it comes from new Eid presents or learning to be generous to make someone else’s day. They paint vivid portraits of their central characters and their families.
The film’s highlight is the tumultuous but always-loving relationship between sisters Ria and Lena.
On Jan. 17, 2023, the BBC aired the first episode of a two-part documentary titled “India: The Modi Question,” which
The film follows the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by way of the Olympic Refugee Team, which was created to provide displaced athletes with an opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games.
The film, directed and produced by David Washburn and Razi Jafri, profiles three individuals and delves into their experiences navigating issues of identity, faith and service.
“The Book of Clarence” follows a destitute man living during Jesus Christ's time who sets out to gain followers and fame in order to raise his family from poverty and create a name for himself.
“Our Hamlet is an outsider in a wealthy British Indian family,” Ahmed and Karia say. "His bloody quest for revenge against his father’s killer will be told with a boldness and urgency that grabs hold of audiences and won’t let go.”