Magazines Put Muslim Culture on Display

October 6, 2007

Author: Azam Ahmed

Source: Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-muslimmags_06oct06,1,3792099.story

They critique foreign policy, discuss teen fashion and deal with women's empowerment, just like so many other magazines fanned across the shelves of American newsstands.

These, however, have names like Islamica, Muslim Girl and Azizah. High-quality, with glossy covers, modern layouts and polished writing, the publications represent the rising voices of American Muslims eager to participate in Western society's media dialogue.