Aymann Ismail is an accomplished journalist with a deep passion for stories that pertain to American Muslims, a passion that is explored in the upcoming docuseries “American Muslims: A History Revealed”. Join us in this episode as we discuss the history of Muslims in the US, journalism as a Muslim, and a deep dive into the history of the only food created exclusively by American Muslims: the Bean Pie! Podcast Co-Hosts: Abbas Mohamed & Irfan Rydhan Edited by Abbas Mohamed... Read more
Join us for Silicon Valley’s First Halal Money Conference on Saturday December 7th, 2024 Halal Money Forum and HalalFest are proud to present the first-ever Halal Money Conference in Silicon Valley! Saturday, December 7th SABA Center, San Jose This groundbreaking event offers a unique platform to: Gain valuable insights from leaders in Digital Assets, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Islamic Estate Planning, Fintech, Franchising, and Entrepreneurship. Network with fellow professionals and entrepreneurs in the halal business landscape. Explore the latest trends... Read more
Fool Me Once, I Voted Republican. Fool Me Twice, I Voted Democrat! I’m tired of being fooled, so I’m voting Green Party now. I’m voting for Jill Stein. There is a lot of debate within American Muslim circles these past few months which have only intensified as the election of the US President nears on Nov. 5th. We now seem to be at a historic cross roads. Similar to the late 90’s when Muslims, mostly those who were immigrants, had... Read more
Join us in this intimate chat with the OG Muslim comedian, practitioner of ‘protest comedy’, lover of jazz music, and our latest guest of honor: Preacher Moss. We talk about the art form of comedy, his history on building the Muslim comedy scene, as well as pontificating on the current and future states of comedy from within the Muslim community. Below is a brief transcript of what we discussed: Abbas: but real quick I just want to ask you like... Read more
Muslim Unity Foundation is joining forces with HalalFest, Inc. to bring back the MUSLIM UNITY DAY event to California’s Great America after a 6 year hiatus! The event will feature a private picnic area, prayer hall, covered dining hall, bazaar, halal food vendors, entertainment by Muslim Hip Hop performers “Muslim by Nature” and a Stand-up Comedy performance by the Original Muslim Comedian Preacher Moss! Halal Food available for purchase inside the Pavilion Picnic Area by El Halal Amigos, Tandoori Cafe,... Read more
What is cannabis, why is it relevant to the Muslim community in the West, and is cannabis consumption even Halal (arabic for “permissible” under Islamic law) ? Is this a modern debate within the Muslim community, or a tale as old as our religion itself? What are Islamic scholars saying about cannabis consumption and industry? Are the health benefits true or is there no value to the plant? What can you do if you know someone whose developed an unhealthy... Read more
The Interfaith at Amazon group hosted their 3rd Annual Ramadan Panel called: Ask Me Anything about Ramadan QA 2024! Moderated by Maggie Blanchard Panelists: Mimi Odat, Irfan Rydhan, Edgar Peralta, Komal Syed, Omar Shallan, & Saabir Shabdi Topics of Discussion: What is Fasting, Prayer and Charity in Islam. What do Muslims eat for Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal) and Iftaar (Breaking of the Fast at Sunset). How can Non-Muslims and people of other faiths help Muslims who are fasting during normal work... Read more
How To Keep Your Stuff Organized and Safe During a Move Moving house or office can be such a big task that is daunting to even the most organized and energized of people. It doesn’t matter how little stuff you have; it somehow seems to grow and grow the more you pack things up, and you start to wonder where it is all coming from. So, while you resist the undying urge to throw everything into a black bag or... Read more
In Episode 20 of The Artistic Foodies Podcast we talk with Shakh Tariq Igram and Jalel Aossey of the Islamic Services of America (IAS), a major certifier and educator in the global Halal industry. We take a deep dive into Global Halal certification, the complexities involved in creating Halal standards especially when you consider differences in Madhahib (schools of thought), and even broach more modern topics of discussion, including lab-grown meats and cannabis / CBD. You can listen to The... Read more
Alhamdullilah, so far we have collected six figures, well over $100K in donations from the 70+ halal restaurants and small businesses across the SF Bay Area and Austin, TX who have participated in our current 30 day fund raising campaign for the children of Gaza. The funds have been sent directly to our charity partners: Islamic Relief USA, United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) USA, Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), and Zakat Foundation of America. We are continuing this momentum... Read more
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