American Muslims in the Arts (PHOTOS)

THE HUFFINGTON POST
By Engy Abdelkader

Portrait by Haydar Hatem

I love art, in so many of its variant forms. Of course, I am hardly alone. A number of American Muslims pursue their passion for art more actively, however, transforming their affinity into a vocation. Far from passive observers, they are artists whose works speak distinct messages -- some of spiritual intimacy, others of empowerment, education and dialogue and all embody the intersection of the American and Muslim cultural identity. [link] View: "Slide Show."