Somali-Canadian comedian Hoodo Hersi has dominated the spotlight in Canada over her stand-up comedy shows. The Toronto-based teacher is using her talent to clear stereotypes about Muslim communities. Who is Hoodo Hersi? Hoodo Hersi is a promising Muslim comedian who have performed on prestigious shows including The Nubian Disciples of Pryor at Yuk Yuks. She was also nominated …
Growing into Islam was a struggle in itself, especially as Preacher delved further into his love of comedy and became a part of the entertainment industry. With Hollywood calling him, Preacher quit teaching, gave his retirement money to his mother, and left to pursue his comedic dreams.
NORTH CAROLINA – The Muslim Student Association in Guilford College in North Carolina has hosted a comedy show to counter hate with humor and showcase challenges facing Muslims in today’s America. “I definitely want to use this (event) to make a statement that we can have events like student panels and movie discussions about very …
Muslim comedians are on a UK tour with new shows raising funds for the welfare of women in vulnerable environments. The Super Muslim Comedy Tour is back, with even more big names in the comedy world, taking place in eight UK cities from 24 November to 1st December 2017. Following the side-splitting success of the last two years, …
“How many people here in the audience are Muslim?” Obeidallah asked at the beginning of the show, looking out at an audience sprinkled with hijabis and men in conservative dress. As hands began to rise, the comic offered a warning. “Little tip: When Trump is president, when someone asks, ‘Where are the Muslims?’ Don’t raise …
Wa `alaykum As-Salamu waRahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear questioner, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and …
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