Muslim Musicians and Influencers

The following is a series of influential American Muslim musicians starting from the early 20th-century jazz era to celebrity pop artists active today. The selected artists have publicly claimed their Muslim faith. Several of the…

[Video]: The Art of Reciting the Qur’an with Hajjah Maria Ulfah

Qur’anic recitation conveys scripture through virtuosic melodies, delicate vocal ornaments, and expert pronunciation of classical Arabic.  Indonesian reciter Hajjah Maria Ulfah demonstrates the nuances of recitation, discusses how it is taught to young students, and…