Only the Good Die Young — No Discernible Pattern
Twenty years on, Wasseem has not left my thoughts. A reflection on a friend who shaped who I am, the legacy he left behind, and what it means to keep someone’s memory alive through service.
Chinatown in the Cold
A freezing night in NYC’s Chinatown — halal food, film cameras, and the kind of wandering that reminds you why you love a city.
First Night in Japan
17 hours of travel, 12-hour time difference, and the best ramen of my life. A Muslim traveler’s journal from the first night landing in Tokyo, Japan.
Dying Mall
Revisiting a dying New Jersey mall with a vintage film camera. A meditation on nostalgia, American consumerism, and what we lose when these places disappear.
Who Really Cares About Palestinian Children?
Leaving a Legacy
What does it mean to leave something meaningful behind? A personal essay on community, service, and the quiet legacy of those who showed up when it mattered.
Omar Nofal
A tribute to Omar Nofal, a young Muslim of exceptional character whose life was cut short. A reflection on what it means to know someone truly good.