Bassem Youssef: A Revolutionary Satirist
In a comment left on AhramOnline, a Bassem Youssef fan writes “Bassem is the strongest revolutionary we’ve seen in a while!” This attitude is shared by many throughout the Middle East who respect...
View ArticleMy Journey as a Muslim
My parents told me I was Muslim. They taught me the basic teachings of Islam: how to behave, treat others and distinguish halal and haram. I knew I was Muslim, but I did not know what that meant. They...
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A Castle with Humble Beginnings
Two years ago I met the brothers and sisters who call the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley (ICSGV) home. It was an hour before maghrib (sunset prayer) when I parked my car in the gravel lot nearest...
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Living with a Muslim Roommate
Growing up in Los Angeles, I had only met a few Muslims but I never imagined that I would be living with one. As a freshman in college, I was very excited to dorm and meet new people, but it was a...
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What does Islam mean to UCLA students?
Photography by Ayman Ahmad When I asked non-Muslim students at UCLA what they know about Islam, some mentioned prayer and making pilgrimage, but two answers were most common: “Islam requires women to...
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Saving Hearts Foundation
By Victoria Rhee Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the number one killer of student athletes and the number two killer of young adults under the age of twenty-five. It strikes without warning; death is...
View ArticleEndorsement: Aaliya Khan for Gen Rep!
Al-Talib Newsmagazine endorses Aaliya Khan in this year’s USAC elections. We believe her leadership experience in student organizations and USAC, as well as her platforms, make her the strongest...
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My Name is Omar
By: Michelle Schafieh, Mahnoor Saleem, Ayman Ahmed Photography by: Anthony Tran
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On the Preservation of Languages: Regional and National
Language is a core component of identity, the shaping of thoughts and their formation. It characterizes us and evolves with us; the complex human mind is able to switch between languages fluidly with...
View ArticleFull Circle: A First Generation Student’s Journey to the Field of Public Health
Full Circle: Struggling to Life Changing. When a first-year student in college decides to pursue in a degree in medicine, he or she usually picks a degree within the biological sciences and physical...
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Black Muslim Women in the Spotlight
February marks Black History Month. This month is a time to reflect on the prominent Black individuals that made history fighting for justice, such as, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Muhammad...
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