Al Mihrab https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:02:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 25 Years Later: How Much Has Changed for American Muslims? https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/09/25-years-later-how-much-has-changed-for-american-muslims/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/09/25-years-later-how-much-has-changed-for-american-muslims/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:42:36 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2309 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/09/25-years-later-how-much-has-changed-for-american-muslims/feed/ 0 Podcast: Third Spaces & The Rise of Yemeni Cafes in America https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/06/podcast-third-spaces-the-rise-of-yemeni-cafes-in-america/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/06/podcast-third-spaces-the-rise-of-yemeni-cafes-in-america/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:14:58 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2297 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/06/podcast-third-spaces-the-rise-of-yemeni-cafes-in-america/feed/ 0 HalalFest Picks: Best 60 Halal Spots for Super Bowl LX https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/02/halalfest-picks-best-60-halal-spots-for-super-bowl-lx/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/02/halalfest-picks-best-60-halal-spots-for-super-bowl-lx/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:55:12 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2260 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2026/02/halalfest-picks-best-60-halal-spots-for-super-bowl-lx/feed/ 0 Jesus Was Palestinian: A Historical and Islamic Perspective https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/12/jesus-was-palestinian-a-historical-and-islamic-perspective/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/12/jesus-was-palestinian-a-historical-and-islamic-perspective/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:36:05 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2247 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/12/jesus-was-palestinian-a-historical-and-islamic-perspective/feed/ 0 Superman & Squid Game: Stories About Saving Lives https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/07/superman-squid-game-stories-about-saving-lives/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/07/superman-squid-game-stories-about-saving-lives/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:09:41 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2219 �♂️ 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/07/superman-squid-game-stories-about-saving-lives/feed/ 0 Deli Boys, Muslim Punk & Mortal Kombat with Shahjehan Khan https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/06/deli-boys-muslim-punk-mortal-kombat-with-shahjehan-khan/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/06/deli-boys-muslim-punk-mortal-kombat-with-shahjehan-khan/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:14:38 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2201 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/06/deli-boys-muslim-punk-mortal-kombat-with-shahjehan-khan/feed/ 0 Exploring American Muslim Histories with Aymann Ismail https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/01/exploring-american-muslim-histories-with-aymann-ismail/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/01/exploring-american-muslim-histories-with-aymann-ismail/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:27:45 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2162 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2025/01/exploring-american-muslim-histories-with-aymann-ismail/feed/ 0 Halal Money Conference 2024 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/11/halal-money-conference-2024/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/11/halal-money-conference-2024/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:52:14 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2131 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/11/halal-money-conference-2024/feed/ 0 DEBATE: Why Muslims should Vote Stein over Harris https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/10/debate-why-muslims-should-vote-stein-over-harris/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/10/debate-why-muslims-should-vote-stein-over-harris/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:22:04 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2112 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 […]
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]]> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/10/debate-why-muslims-should-vote-stein-over-harris/feed/ 0 The Past and Future of Muslim Comedy with Preacher Moss https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/10/the-past-and-future-of-muslim-comedy-with-preacher-moss/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/2024/10/the-past-and-future-of-muslim-comedy-with-preacher-moss/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:44:09 +0000 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/almihrab/?p=2100 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 […]
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