Experimental artist encompasses expression

Artist Rusaila Bazlamit speaks to Amal Awad about her artwork and life, and how the experience has changed her approach to creation. You should never judge a book by its cover, but arguably you can tell a lot about a person from their website. In the case of artist Rusaila Bazlamit’s Lab Tajribi, the “who … Read more

Hijab Styling for Five Face Shapes

Finding a hijab style that flatters your face shape is easy. Dina Toki-O shows you how. So, we’ll start off with naming the most common face shapes: oval, square, round, rectangular and heart-shaped. I know that all these different face shapes may sound ‘weird’, and you most likely would never have considered them before. If so, you’ll … Read more

Boy, 10, with cerebral palsy has memorised the entire Qur’an

Listening to recitations of the Holy Book has helped improve Fajar’s brain function. By Khairina Nasution. Although unclear, his voice is confident when answering questions about Qur’anic verses. He may not be able to read Arabic, but he can recite the Qur’an. The extraordinary little guy is Fajar Abdurokhim Wahyudiono, 10. What makes him so special was … Read more

A friendship blessed by God

Friendships can make or break a person, and Islam can guide us towards finding true friends and being a true friend to others. In one hadith, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reportedly says, “The example of a good companion in comparison to a bad one, is like that of the musk seller and the blacksmith’s … Read more