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2026-09-13T10:02:29-06:00

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25 Years Later: How Much Has Changed for American Muslims?

Last updated on: September 13, 2026 at 10:02 am   By irfanrydhan

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As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, I’ve found myself looking back at a documentary project that my fellow Co-Producer, Javaid Malik, and I began more than two decades ago. In 2002, in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, we produced a documentary titled “The Aftermath: American-Muslims After September 11th.” Our goal was relatively simple: give American Muslims an opportunity to speak for themselves. At a time when Muslims were constantly being discussed in the news, on television, by... Read more

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2026-06-15T18:14:58-06:00

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Podcast: Third Spaces & The Rise of Yemeni Cafes in America

Last updated on: June 15, 2026 at 6:14 pm   By irfanrydhan

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  In the latest episode of The Artistic Foodies Podcast, hosts Abbas Mohamed and Irfan Rydhan discuss the theme of Third Spaces and the Rise of Yemeni & Muslim Owned Cafes in America. Featuring interviews with: Muhi Khwaja with the American Muslim Community Foundation Guss Annan, Chief Operating Officer of Sana’a Cafe Hesham Hussain, Franchisee of Sana’a Cafe in Sacramento and a special musical performance on the Story of Qawha by Omar Offendum! Here is a brief transcript from episode... Read more

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2026-02-07T00:06:00-07:00

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HalalFest Picks: Best 60 Halal Spots for Super Bowl LX

Last updated on: February 7, 2026 at 12:06 am   By irfanrydhan

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  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

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2026-01-02T14:04:52-07:00

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Jesus Was Palestinian: A Historical and Islamic Perspective

Last updated on: January 2, 2026 at 2:04 pm   By irfanrydhan

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  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

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2025-07-28T13:46:29-06:00

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Superman & Squid Game: Stories About Saving Lives

Last updated on: July 28, 2025 at 1:46 pm   By irfanrydhan

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  �‍♂️ 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

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2025-06-18T01:16:08-06:00

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Deli Boys, Muslim Punk & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan

Last updated on: June 18, 2025 at 1:16 am   By irfanrydhan

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  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

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2025-01-27T09:00:14-07:00

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Exploring American Muslim Histories with Aymann Ismail

Last updated on: January 27, 2025 at 9:00 am   By irfanrydhan

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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

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2024-11-25T13:52:14-07:00

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Halal Money Conference 2024

Last updated on: November 25, 2024 at 1:52 pm   By irfanrydhan

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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

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2024-10-31T16:10:23-06:00

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DEBATE: Why Muslims should Vote Stein over Harris

Last updated on: October 31, 2024 at 4:10 pm   By irfanrydhan

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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

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2024-10-04T21:44:09-06:00

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The Past and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss

Last updated on: October 4, 2024 at 9:44 pm   By irfanrydhan

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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

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