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Hidden Wonder Woman Event

A snippet of #UniTea, celebrating #hiddenwonderwoman in all those who attended.

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Taking Control Of Our Narrative

On the importance of taking control of your own narrative, particularly when your identity is constantly portrayed negatively.

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DOT on Islam Today Magazine UK

Featured in Islam Today Magazine UK; reflections on emergence and the spark of spring.

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NishUncut Podcast

Joining the NishUncut Podcast to discuss marriage, the trials new reverts face, and travel to Colombia.

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Speaking at Muslim Art, Identity and Activism Conference

Speaking as Co-Founder of DOT Guild on 'Art in Our Times: The Battle with a Community to which Art is Alien'.

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Talking at Rumi's Cave on Latin American and West African Islamic History

Speaking at Rumi's Cave during Ramadan on the rich Islamic history of Latin America and West Africa.

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What Does It Mean To Be Muslim?

A collaborative video exploring Muslim identity with artists, charity workers, family and friends.

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The Light Within Gets Nominated

A cinematic poem short film I worked on as production manager gets festival nomination.

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Interviewed Regarding Mipsterz

Featured on Ummah Sonic podcast discussing the Mipsterz phenomenon alongside photographer Muna Ally.

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Youtube.com/ISArtsTV

Launching ISArtsTV on YouTube; weekly videos from vlogs to creative content.

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Papaya! Papaya!

One Colombian papaya, one Jamaican papaya, together they make the papaya team! Hosting Rumi's Cave Radio Show.

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Alquimia: The New ISArts Logo

Over half a decade since my last emblem. A fresh direction with layers of symbolism representing my past and how I've changed.

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Rosales Tres!

The third annual trip to Alqueria de Rosales. Nourishment for the soul; a detox from city life.

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Chi-City!

First impressions of Chi-city? Mind. Blown. Home isn't bricks and mortar; it is the place you find loved ones.

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California!

Crossing the Atlantic to visit my teacher, spiritual guide and friend. He never tells me what I want to hear, but surely what I need to.

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US of A

Hands down, this was the trip of the year. Uniting hearts, witnessing love, and meeting beautiful people who nurture creative and spiritual identity.

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Sufis In Paris

The unexpected journey that set a precedent for me. I went to the birthplace of secularism to meet a man about putting God in my life.

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Reboot

Welcome to ISArts mark iv! Apologies for the hiatus. Out of cryostasis and ready to make up for lost time.

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