The Halal Gap

Free Palestine

Today on a special episode of The Halal Gap, hosts Sofia and Sikandar are joined by Mousa Qasqas. Mousa is an Edmonton based human rights activist focused on the Palestinian community and has served in various positions with the Canada Palestine Cultural Association, most recently as their Vice President. He sits down with us to explain the history of the occupation of Palestine, what's happening currently, and why the issue is suddenly garnering more focus than ever before. Free Palestine.

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Episode 26 - Iman Zawahry

Filmmaker and professor Iman Zawahry chats with Sikandar and Sofia this week on The Halal Gap. We touch on everything from her side gig as a Zumba instructor, how she got into teaching film, and her debut feature film “American-ish” - the first romantic comedy by Muslim women, for Muslim women.

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Episode 25 - Kayem

This week on The Halal Gap, Sikandar and Sofia are joined by Libyan-American hip-hop artist and activist Kayem. Tune in as Kayem discusses being placed on the No Fly List, returning to his home country of Libya, and the weirdest topics he’s seen on Clubhouse so far.

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Episode 24 - Emmen Ahmed

Join hosts Sikandar and Sofia as they chat with visual artist Emmen Ahmed, more commonly known as @emmenjaan. Emmen talks to us about everything from using art as therapy, having her work recognized by the likes of Hasan Minhaj, and Harry Potter.

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Episode 23 - Amir Sulaiman

This week, Sofia and Sikandar are joined by Amir Sulaiman, where they talk poetry and short films.

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Episode 22 - Ahamed Weinberg

This week, Sofia and Sikandar get comfy with Ahamed Weinberg - and we mean really comfy. Catch the final episode of season 2 of the Halal Gap now.

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Episode 21 - Sue Obeidi

This week on the podcast Sofia and Sikandar had a chance to speak with Sue Obeidi - the director of Muslim Public Affairs Council, Hollywood Bureau, to discuss the nitty gritty of advocacy and the landscape of Muslim representation in media.

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Episode 20 - Omar Regan

Joining us all the way from London, this week's guest is none other than the host of the 2018 Mosquers Film Festival - Omar Regan! Sofia and Sikandar had the opportunity to catch up with the actor, comedian, and musician to dive into his journey and find out what he's been up to across the Pond.

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Episode 19 - Misha Euceph

Podcasters, unite! This week Sofia and Sikandar chat with Podcasting Powerhouse Misha Euceph to discuss all of the incredible things she is doing, and all the sleep she is missing out on.

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