Aquila’s Picks: Malaysian Web Boutiques

Welcome to the wonderful world of cheap and cheerful online shopping! In part two of a three-part series, we present our picks of Malaysian web boutiques. On your marks, get set, clickety-click! By Sofea Famian and Cynthia Prayudi. Ammara Hijab The two hijabista founders of Ammara want their online space to be where devotees of both fashion and … Read more

My Insta-ddiction to Instagram

From filters to follows, Maryam Yusof loves her Instagram. Here she shares a few of her favorite Instagrammers. I must admit that I’ve become quite addicted to Instagram lately. I like being able to share the happenings in my life instantly through images. Adding filters to my pictures to make them look ‘vintage-y’ and ‘artistic’ makes … Read more

UK imams denounce Islamic State, encourage peace

British imams take a stand against an armed organization claiming to speak on behalf of all Sunni Muslims. Islamic leaders in the UK, worried about British Muslims traveling to fight in areas of conflict such as Iraq and Syria, encourage unity across “colors, nationalities, cultures and creeds” in this video organized by Faith Associates consultancy and … Read more

Luxe Issue

Dear Readers In this fast-paced world of lunchtime facelifts, microwave meals and express pedicures, the term ‘luxury’ has come to refer to more than just riches and material goods. In this issue, we explore all sorts of indulgences that we seek and love to receive. First, let us address the most obvious of luxury items: … Read more

Peter’s picks: Conversation for the soul

Meet visual artist Lateefa Spiker, whose geometric imagery is inspired by her mosaic upbringing. I’ve always been moved by UK-based artist Lateefa Spiker’s artwork. Born to parents who converted to Islam, and raised in four different countries, she grew up feeling that she did not belong in just one place. Her pieces have a deeply … Read more