Back in 2016, I came up with a list of 29 Halal Spots for people to check out during Super Bowl 50. Now 10 years later the Super Bowl is back in the Bay Area but now we have a lot more Halal Options (Alhamdullilah)! Whether you’re tailgating at Levi’s or hosting the crew at home, here is the definitive HalalFest guide to 60 spots that are guaranteed to score. (Note: The restaurants are not listed in any particular... Read more
Jesus Was Palestinian: A Historical and Islamic Perspective Introduction In Islam, Isa ibn Maryam (AS)—Jesus, son of Mary—is among the most honored prophets and messengers of Allah. He stands alongside Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) as one of the five greatest prophets in Islamic belief. For Muslims, reflecting on the life of Jesus is not an interfaith exercise alone, but an essential part of understanding prophetic justice, mercy, and moral responsibility. Across history, Christians,... Read more
�♂️ Superman, Suicide Squad & Squid Game: Why These “S” Stories Are All About Saving Innocent Lives What do Superman (2025), Squid Game Season 3 (2025), and Suicide Squad (2021) all have in common? Besides starting with the letter “S,” they each present powerful narratives about protecting innocent life, often against overwhelming odds and societal indifference. ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Squid Game Season 3 If you haven’t watched the latest season of Squid Game, stop reading here to avoid spoilers.... Read more
New Podcast Episode 25: Deli Boys, Muslim Punk Rock & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan In this episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Pakistani-American Shahjehan Khan, an actor, writer, musician, and host of the acclaimed podcast King of the World. We dive into his roles playing a character in Mortal Kombat, the new Hulu series Deli Boys, and his journey as a founding member of the trailblazing Muslim punk band The Kominas. Podcast Co-Hosts: Abbas Mohamed & Irfan Rydhan... Read more
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
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