Lyrics & Literature
I've Made It & Blindness- Sumayya Desai
A poem on the resilience of the Muslim spirit
-NEW- July 17, 2010
Islam - Maryam Mughal
A poem on the meaning of Islam
The Light that Shines Through - Faiza Wahid
The light that is Islam
The Meaning of Life, Footprints & Into the Light - Azli
Reflections in the form of poetry.
"The Guide"- A Poem
A story of one girl's journey to guidance
"At Dawn"- A Poem
A 16 year old’s reflections at the start of a new day.
The Muslim Voice Magazine
One of the most noted successes of the Muslim Student Association at the University of Toronto is The Muslim Voice— a magazine that is running into its 16th year.
Ibnuazlan - Surrounded by Aliens
Poetry by a UTM international student and certified blogger.
Sarah Rostom - Beneath the Soles of My Feet
Sarah is is the winner of the 2008 and 2009 MIST (Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament) poetry competitions and the 2009 overall individual winner.
Edil Ayan - Maralei
Edil Ayan is a University of Toronto Psychology student. She is very opinionated and likes to express herself through the pieces she writes. This piece is entitled Maralei.
Unspoken Hymns - A selection of work
Unspoken Hymns is a creative website started by poet/rapper Abdullah "Hibbed" Ayaz, featuring poetry, music and photography. Listen to "Grown"; a track from Ayaz' new album "Nothing. But a Slave." Also, read the work of three select writers on his website: Rawan K, Yousuf Faroqi and Wardah Sardar.
Suhaib Abbasi - Nasheeds
Three beautiful Urdu language nasheed recordings:
Metha Metha
Faaslon
Khuda ka Ziker Kare
Zainab Asadullah - Blank Page
Zainab Asadullah probably talks as much as she types. She has a passion for Art: she has been drawing since the age of ten and is now pursuing a career in publishing, editing and/or other various forms of Print Media. She loves to be part of the Muslim community and also loves Arizona Green Tea and Origami.
Yousuf Faroqi - In Search of a Bite
A recent graduate from Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, Yousuf Faroqi writes poetry inspired by the war in Afghanistan and the present living condition for innocent families. He is hoping to study Physical Health and Education (Kinesiology) at either the University of Toronto or York University.
Salsabeel Hussain - Ghost
Also a regular in our Stills & Motions section, Hussain's poetry reflects a deep mistrust of society's conventions, including those about organized religion and the claims to right knowledge held by so-called higher authorities.