By Aida Mokhtar I recollect the concoction of excitement and apprehension felt as I awaited the big day of my interview with one of the…
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Category: Arts
Converting churches and temples into mosques
By Spahic Omer An intriguing aspect of the early evolution of Islamic architecture was the phenomenon of converting churches and temples into mosques. This Muslim…
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“The Kite Runner”: A Review
By Amir Azmir “For you, a thousand times over,” -Hassan- I remember noticing the book lying there on our bookshelf and grabbing it just to read…
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How movies affect and change our reality
By Ma Li Ke Reality as defined by Merriam Webster is the totality of real things and events. Many things could influence and change reality.…
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What exactly is Islamic architecture, and is architecture a problematic concept?
By Spahic Omer Islamic architecture is a very important subject insofar as properly grasping the level of the Muslim religious consciousness, cultural sophistication and civilisational…
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Modern Mosques in Historic Jeddah
By Spahic Omer We have seen before that the majority of mosques in historic Jeddah – and in its purlieus – showcase strong proclivities for…
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King Saud Mosque in Jeddah
By Spahic Omer This is the biggest mosque in Jeddah. It is located in the city’s al-Sharafiyyah district, about 6 km north of historic Jeddah.…
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”Little Fires Everywhere” brings attention on societal norms
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar “All her life, she had learned that passion, like fire, was a dangerous thing. It so easily went out of control.…
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Movie Review: Parasite (2019)
By Ameerah Angelina Warning: Minor spoilers up ahead! If you haven’t heard of “Parasite” – the 2019 movie directed by Bong Joon-ho- where have you…
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All-Star Converse sneakers: comfortable and stylish
By ‘Ain Nabihah What’s the last pair of shoes you bought? Let me guess. Sneakers. This type of shoe is recognised all over the world…
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