Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, has captured the descriptive imagination of visual artists, craftsmen, travel writers, bureaucrats and rulers almost since its inception in 632 AD. Beginning with … [Read more...]
Author, filmmaker and MOST co-director Michael Wolfe hosted the first televised account of the Hajj from Mecca for Ted Koppel's Nightline which aired on April, 1997. The program was nominated for a … [Read more...]
It took just six weeks and they traveled over 3,000 km, but they did it -- a group of nine British Muslim cyclists have journeyed all the way from London to Saudi Arabia! The men arrived in Medina on … [Read more...]
Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]
In this video segment, professional skateboarder Jordan Richter discusses experiencing his first hajj, the five-day religious pilgrimage that’s among the most meaningful experiences in a Muslim’s … [Read more...]
A lot of apps have been created to help Muslim pilgrims on the biggest journey of their lives. Developers think that by relieving uncertainty, they can help pilgrims can focus on the spiritual aspect … [Read more...]
Author, filmmaker and MOST co-director Michael Wolfe hosted the first televised account of the Hajj from Mecca for Ted Koppel's Nightline which aired on April, 1997. The program was nominated for a … [Read more...]
This year, Eid al-Adha was observed on October 4th and fell within hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Huffington Post takes you through the Festival of Sacrifice and tells you everything you need … [Read more...]
A millennial talks about her experience performing the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are required to make at least once in their life). “Leading up to that moment, I was your … [Read more...]
Alex is an award-winning film producer, writer, and speaker on issues of religious diversity, Islam, and the creative arts. He has published numerous essays, including in the Christian Science Monitor … [Read more...]
