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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Roshnara Mustafa, an Indian Muslim who lives in Austin, Texas. Roshnara shares her story of growing up in Kerala, India and her exposure to different sects of Islam, including Sufism. Roshnara discusses her own path in strengthening her faith and religious identity and advocates for accepting pluralism within Islam.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Roshnara Mustafa
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Shadia Igram
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 25, 2019
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Roshnara Mustafa
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Roshnara Mustafa, an Indian Muslim who lives in Austin, Texas. Roshnara shares her story of growing up in Kerala, India and her exposure to different sects of Islam, including Sufism. Roshnara discusses her own path in strengthening her faith and religious identity and advocates for accepting pluralism within Islam.
Desis
Diversity and inclusion
Immigrants
Immigration
India
India - Kerala
Indian-Americans
Islam
Muslims
Pluralism
Sufisim
Texas
TX - Austin
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Husaina Yusuf, a young Muslim woman who was born in California and raised in Texas. In this interview, she discusses her upbringing in Houston, the cultural dynamics of her religious sect, and her life experiences. Yusuf was raised as a Bohri Muslim, a subsect of Shia Islam. She shares stories of her family dynamic, her community, and observations of Bohri culture. She also discusses her experiences as a woman navigating gender roles in her religion and personal life.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Husaina Yusuf
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 2, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Bohri
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Houston
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Husaina Yusuf
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Husaina Yusuf, a young Muslim woman who was born in California and raised in Texas. In this interview, she discusses her upbringing in Houston, the cultural dynamics of her religious sect, and her life experiences. Yusuf was raised as a Bohri Muslim, a subsect of Shia Islam. She shares stories of her family dynamic, her community, and observations of Bohri culture. She also discusses her experiences as a woman navigating gender roles in her religion and personal life.
California
Community
Dawoodi Bohra
Desis
Feminism
First-generation Americans
Gender
Immigrant parents
Islam
Marriage
Modern love
Muslims
Pakistan
Pakistani-Americans
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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Title
A name given to the resource
<h4>Corona Chronicles</h4>
Description
An account of the resource
The Corona Chronicles collection explores and preserves the stories of religious leaders across Texas as they have maintained their communities and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Shadia Igram, founding member and executive director of Muslim Space in Austin, TX. Shadia speaks about the challenges and blessings of leadership and community engagement during the pandemic. She relates the unique opportunities that online worship has raised for Muslim Space to connect with people around the world and push the boundaries of Muslim women’s religious leadership.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Shadia Igram
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Mary Wilson
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 15, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Shadia Igram
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Shadia Igram, founding member and executive director of Muslim Space in Austin, TX. Shadia speaks about the challenges and blessings of leadership and community engagement during the pandemic. She relates the unique opportunities that online worship has raised for Muslim Space to connect with people around the world and push the boundaries of Muslim women’s religious leadership.
Community
COVID-19
Family dynamics
Gender
Islam
Muslim Space
Muslims
Ramadan
Religious leadership
TX - Austin
Virtual services
Youth engagement
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Shadia Igram, founder and executive director of Muslim Space in Austin, TX. Shadia speaks about how her experience growing up in a close and vibrant American Muslim community inspired her to create Muslim Space. She talks about her desire to build such a welcoming community in Austin and to improve continuously on its diversity and inclusivity. Shadia also discusses her goal of dispelling the notion of American Muslims as others and outsiders within broader American culture.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Shadia Igram
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Tiffany Puett
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 23, 2018
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Shadia Igram
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Shadia Igram, founder and executive director of Muslim Space in Austin, TX. Shadia speaks about how her experience growing up in a close and vibrant American Muslim community inspired her to create Muslim Space. She talks about her desire to build such a welcoming community in Austin and to improve continuously on its diversity and inclusivity. Shadia also discusses her goal of dispelling the notion of American Muslims as others and outsiders within broader American culture.
9/11
Activism
Belonging
Community
Diversity and inclusion
Gender
Interfaith
Iowa
Islam
Muslim Space
Muslims
Organizers
Progressives
Qur'an
Ramadan
Social justice
Stereotypes
TX - Austin
Washington D.C.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Khadeeja Moosa, a young Pakistani-American Muslim woman. Khadeeja describes growing up as a hijabi in North Texas and her experiences of othering and prejudice. She talks about how 9/11 was memorialized and taught in her public school and the ways in which this presentation impacted her. She discusses the misrepresentation of Islam in media and public education as a legacy that remains alive long after the events of 9/11.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Khadeeja Moosa
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Aysha Moneer
Date
The date the interview was conducted
July 12, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Keller
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
North
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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Title
A name given to the resource
Khadeeja Moosa
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Khadeeja Moosa, a young Pakistani-American Muslim woman. Khadeeja describes growing up as a hijabi in North Texas and her experiences of othering and prejudice. She talks about how 9/11 was memorialized and taught in her public school and the ways in which this presentation impacted her. She discusses the misrepresentation of Islam in media and public education as a legacy that remains alive long after the events of 9/11.
9/11
Desis
Discrimination
First-generation Americans
Hijabis
Islam
Islamophobia
Media
Multicultural
Othering
Pakistani-Americans
Prejudice
Public school
Qur'an
Texas
TX - Keller
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Faegheh Shirazi, a professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at UT Austin. Faegheh talks about her family life and education in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, including her early exposure to education and religion prior to moving to the United States for college. She tells the story of her higher education and how she ultimately found her scholarly passions for textile history and Muslim women’s studies. Faegheh also discusses the areas in which she teaches and publishes, such as understanding the hijab in intersectional contexts and Muslim women’s lifestyles and leadership.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Faegheh Shirazi
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
June 18, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Shia
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Baby Boomer
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Faegheh Shirazi
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Faegheh Shirazi, a professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at UT Austin. Faegheh talks about her family life and education in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, including her early exposure to education and religion prior to moving to the United States for college. She tells the story of her higher education and how she ultimately found her scholarly passions for textile history and Muslim women’s studies. Faegheh also discusses the areas in which she teaches and publishes, such as understanding the hijab in intersectional contexts and Muslim women’s lifestyles and leadership.
Culture
Culture shock
Education
Educators
Gender
Hijab
Holidays
Immigrants
Iran
Iran - Abadan
Iranian-Americans
Islam
Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamophobia
Kansas State University
Language
Muslims
Nowruz
Ohio State University
Pluralism
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Manahil Bilal, a young Muslim woman and software developer in Spring, TX. Manahil describes life in her close-knit extended family and tells the story of her immediate family’s immigration and their adjustment to life in the US. She discusses her relationship with her Pakistani and Muslim identities over time and learning to embrace them despite misunderstandings by those around her. Manahil also talks about how 9/11 was taught in her schools, including misinformation by teachers and underemphasis on the long term impact the attacks had on Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims in the US.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Manahil Bilal
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
July 26, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Spring
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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Title
A name given to the resource
Manahil Bilal
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Manahil Bilal, a young Muslim woman and software developer in Spring, TX. Manahil describes life in her close-knit extended family and tells the story of her immediate family’s immigration and their adjustment to life in the US. She discusses her relationship with her Pakistani and Muslim identities over time and learning to embrace them despite misunderstandings by those around her. Manahil also talks about how 9/11 was taught in her schools, including misinformation by teachers and under-emphasis on the long term impact the attacks had on Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims in the US.
9/11
Black Lives Matter
Code switching
Culture
Desis
Family dynamics
First-generation college students
Hate crimes
Immigrants
Immigration
Islam
Islamophobia
Microaggressions
Multigenerational households
Pakistani-Americans
Salah
Stereotypes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Mehlam Bhuriwala, an activist with experience in a variety of organizing settings and a former employee of IDCL. Mehlam tells his story of growing up in Texas as a Pakistani-American and part of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, and how he navigated his senses of belonging and identity. He shares formative experiences of grappling with grief and mental health at a young age. He discusses involvement, such as high school debate club and college participation in United Students Against Sweatshops, that shaped his worldview and commitment to social justice. Mehlam also talks about his involvement in the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and his current work with Family Eldercare.<br /><br /><strong>Content Warning</strong>: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of suicidal ideation and psychiatric hospitalization. These subjects will be discussed at 23:01-24:29 (in the transcript p. 6).<br /><br />Content warnings are used to flag sensitive material, so readers and listeners can prepare to engage or disengage as they choose. To learn more please visit <a href="https://religionstx.omeka.net/our-approach">Our Approach</a> section.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
September 27, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Dawoodi Bohra
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Montgomery
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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Title
A name given to the resource
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Mehlam Bhuriwala, an activist with experience in a variety of organizing settings and a former employee of IDCL. Mehlam tells his story of growing up in Texas as a Pakistani-American and part of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, and how he navigated his senses of belonging and identity. He shares formative experiences of grappling with grief and mental health at a young age. He discusses involvement, such as high school debate club and college participation in United Students Against Sweatshops, that shaped his worldview and commitment to social justice. Mehlam also talks about his involvement in the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and his current work with Family Eldercare. Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of suicidal ideation and psychiatric hospitalization. These subjects will be discussed at 23:01-24:29 (in the transcript p. 6). Content warnings are used to flag sensitive material, so readers and listeners can prepare to engage or disengage as they choose. To learn more please visit <a href="https://religionstx.omeka.net/our-approach">Our Approach</a> section.
Activism
AL - Montgomery
Belonging
Community
Conservatism
Dawoodi Bohra
Desis
Family dynamics
Family Eldercare
First-generation Americans
Grief
Gujarati
Immigrant parents
Islam
Labor
Mental health
Minorities
News
Non-profits
Organizers
Pakistani-Americans
Palestine Solidarity Committee
Palestinian solidarity
Shia Islam
Student organizers
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Houston
United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS)
Urdu
Worker Rights Consortium (WRC)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Meili Criezis, a former member of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life team. Meili talks about growing up as a minority in majority White spaces, and the negative impacts of racial dynamics on her high school experience and opinion of Texas. She then discusses how her positive college experiences, as well as her involvement with IDCL, tempered that negativity with more respectful treatments of diversity. Meili also speaks about how she found Islam through exploration of her heritage, and what her current relationship with her faith looks like.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Meili Criezis
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Eleonora Anneda
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 30, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Agnostic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Houston
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
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Title
A name given to the resource
Meili Criezis
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Meili Criezis, a former member of the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life team. Meili talks about growing up as a minority in majority White spaces, and the negative impacts of racial dynamics on her high school experience and opinion of Texas. She then discusses how her positive college experiences, as well as her involvement with IDCL, tempered that negativity with more respectful treatments of diversity. Meili also speaks about how she found Islam through exploration of her heritage, and what her current relationship with her faith looks like.
Agnostics
Converts
COVID-19
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
French
Heritage
History
Institute for Diversity and Civic Life
Islam
Mental health
Muslims
Race
Racism
Ramadan
Southwestern University
TX - Houston
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Dublin Core
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Title
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September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Obaid Zia, a pharmacist living in New York City. Obaid compares the Muslim communities and diversity present in the different communities in which he has lived, including Houston, TX. He describes the profiling and prejudice he experienced after 9/11, especially when traveling. He discusses his personal experiences of religion and the role Islam plays in his life today. Obaid also shares his experiences of being active in his high school’s Muslim Students Association and of participating in protesting following the 2017 Muslim ban.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Obaid Zia
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 17, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
New York City
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Out of state
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
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Obaid Zia
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Obaid Zia, a pharmacist living in New York City. Obaid compares the Muslim communities and diversity present in the different communities in which he has lived, including Houston, TX. He describes the profiling and prejudice he experienced after 9/11, especially when traveling. He discusses his personal experiences of religion and the role Islam plays in his life today. Obaid also shares his experiences of being active in his high school’s Muslim Students Association and of participating in protesting following the 2017 Muslim ban.
9/11
Community
Culture
Desis
Diversity and inclusion
First-generation Americans
Interfaith
Islam
MA - Boston
Medical professionals
Muslim ban
Muslim Students Association
NY - New York City
Othering
Pakistani-Americans
Profiling
Protesting
Racism
Religious education
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Travel
TX - Houston
TX - Klein