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Thoughts on photography, filmmaking, and creative work

Hidden Wonder Woman Event

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

Taking Control Of Our Narrative

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

DOT on Islam Today Magazine UK

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

NishUncut Podcast

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

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'.

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.

What Does It Mean To Be Muslim?

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

The Light Within Gets Nominated

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

Interviewed Regarding Mipsterz

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

Youtube.com/ISArtsTV

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

Papaya! Papaya!

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

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.

Rosales Tres!

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

Chi-City!

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

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.

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.

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.

Reboot

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