The forgetful person’s mini-guide to remembering

Five simple methods to remember, for those who keep forgetting where they’ve left their keys. By Beta Nisa. Everything in its right place Force yourself to return things to a specific place once you’ve finished using them. Once you’ve adopted this practice and made it a habit, you’ll have an easier time remembering where you put … Read more

My $5 Wedding

Theresa Corbin shares how a modest budget for her nikah and walima resulted in a special, personal and memorable ceremony. There are so countless wedding traditions around the world. But one thing is for sure: most weddings involve money and lots of it. For the average young person, money is a major obstacle to getting married, … Read more

MOCAfest 2015: eL Seed gives Islamic art a new breath with calligraffiti

This Tunisian-French artist with a vivid passion for street art wants to make people question themselves, create human connections and revive their heritage. eL Seed was born and raised in suburban Paris to Tunisian parents. He started spraypainting in the 90s, as form of self-exploration of his multiple identities and heritage. With hip-hop, graffiti and … Read more