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Salma Hasan Ali



Salma Hasan Ali

Salma Hasan Ali is a writer, storyteller and CIO of KindWorks. Her Ramadan blog this year will focus on ‘30 days 30 refugee stories.’ Her work can be seen at www.salmahasanali.com.



ARTICLES BY SALMA HASAN ALI


The Art of Aadil Abedi: An Invitation for Conversation

The Art of Aadil Abedi: An Invitation for Conversation

At a time in this country when even the sight of Arabic writing can make some people nervous, Aadil Abedi, a London
“Asma, Please Help Me”

“Asma, Please Help Me”

I am 27 years woman. I got married in 2004 with he. It is an arrange marriage. My husband stidied from US. He
Centered: The Music and Passion of Sami Yusuf

Centered: The Music and Passion of Sami Yusuf

The questions during the live Twitter chat with the singer, songwriter and composer Sami Yusuf a few weeks ago were pour
Light and Blessings – T.T.

Light and Blessings – T.T.

A remembrance of Tayyibah Taylor Last Friday, as I was waiting, blue-gowned, in the hospital for my bi-annual mammograph
Reviving a Dying Art – And Empowering Women in the Process

Reviving a Dying Art – And Empowering Women in the Process

The Embroidery of Asif Shaikh sif Shaikh sits behind his black granite table in his office in Ahmedabad, India, discussi
These Birds Walk

These Birds Walk

An Intimate Look at Pakistan’s Humanity tories evoke emotions. They help us cultivate a relationship and develop a
Meeting Mandela: A Tribute

Meeting Mandela: A Tribute

As thousands celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, I’m grateful that the snow has slowe
Shahidul Alam: Giving Voice to the Lions

Shahidul Alam: Giving Voice to the Lions

He was taking curious – but evocative – photographs: a pair of eyeglasses of a pashmina weaver; calloused fe
An Unlikely Ambassador: Todd Shea finds purpose after September 11th

An Unlikely Ambassador: Todd Shea finds purpose after September 11th

I was staying at a hotel in Queens, and woke up to a phone call from my manager Al Sirowitz. His call was expected; we w
Serving Humanity: Abdul Sattar Edhi

Serving Humanity: Abdul Sattar Edhi

A young mother, wearing a black abaya over a bright red shalwar kameez, her hair loosely covered and her hands painted w