Q&A with journalist Ismael AbduSalaam
In the sports world, “hustle” means more than diving to recover a fumble or booking it from first base to third with a headfirst slide. And the word “hustler” doesn’t […]
Muslim Matters: Shaykh Qasim Hatem
Earlier this year, I was offered an opportunity to join the talented team of writers at MuslimMatters.org, where I’ll be posting a column or feature about once a month, Insha’Allah. […]
Inside the ring with referee Kamal Hasan
In his paid profession as a paralegal and in his side gig as a boxing referee, Kamal Hasan thrives in environments where maintaining order among fierce competitors is imperative. His […]
Mahama Cho is fighting for Taekwondo world supremacy
To the mainstream American sports audience, mixed martial arts (MMA) has emerged as the combat sport of choice. At any given time of day, you can scroll through the cable […]
10 Muslim players to watch at FIBA’s World Cup
The name may be the same, and they are sharing a summer on the global sports stage, but otherwise there aren’t many obvious similarities between FIFA’s World Cup (soccer) and […]
Off the court: Sports journalist Habeeba Husain
Like many of the athletes she covers, Habeeba Husain‘s rookie year in the sports journalism industry has been one of learning experiences, both humbling and affirming. At the same time […]
Kamaal Ahmad chose the Quran over college football
One way or another, Kamaal Ahmad was going to make his mark in this world through sports. Just like a Kennedy getting into a politics, or a Kardashian gravitating toward […]
Mohammad Alhasan is fast becoming a star at Arizona
On the track, success for Mohammad Alhasan is measured in hundredths of a second and tenths of an inch. Victory and defeat comes in short bursts of speed and briefs […]
Basketball pro Indira Kaljo ready to fight FIBA over hijab
From the playgrounds of California to the pro game in Europe, Indira Kaljo made it to the highest level of basketball without truly standing out from the crowd. As a […]
Abdul-Aleem’s hoop dreams are set in Mecca
Athletes are rarely afforded the opportunity to write their own ending. For every one who makes it all the way to the professional level and gets to retire from their […]
