Muslim Pop Culture
This American boxer and civil rights icon converted to Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This crispy fried dough, often stuffed with meat or spiced potato, is a popular Ramadan snack across South Asia and the Middle East.
What is a samosa?
This Arabic term refers to the global community of Muslims.
What is the Ummah?
This is the final prophet in Islam, who received revelation of the Quran.
Who is Muhammad ﷺ?
Allen officially became an incorporated city in this year — decades after it started as a tiny railroad stop.
What is 1953?
Nicknamed 'The Egyptian King,' this Liverpool forward was one of the Premier League's top scorers for years.
Who is Mohamed Salah?
This Turkish dessert layers thin phyllo dough with nuts and honey or syrup.
What is baklava?
This obligatory form of charity is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
What is Zakat?
This prophet built an ark to save his followers and animals from a great flood.
Who is Nuh (Noah)?
The city of Allen was named after this 19th-century Republic of Texas attorney general and railroad promoter.
Who is Ebenezer Allen?
This American Olympic fencer made history as the first US athlete to compete in a hijab.
Who is Ibtihaj Muhammad?
This dried fruit is traditionally eaten first to break the fast at iftar.
What is a date?
This weekly prayer unites the community every Friday.
What is Jumu'ah?
This prophet is known for his extreme patience through illness, loss of wealth, and loss of family.
Who is Ayyub?
This notorious outlaw's gang pulled off Texas's first-ever train robbery right in Allen, back in 1878.
Who is Sam Bass?
This former cricket star led Pakistan to a 1992 World Cup win before later becoming the country's Prime Minister.
Who is Imran Khan?
This warm, gooey dessert made with shredded phyllo, sweet cheese, and syrup is a Levantine favorite.
What is knafeh (kunafa)?
This shared meal breaks the fast together during Ramadan.
What is Iftar?
This prophet was thrown into a fire by his people for smashing idols, and Allah made the fire cool and safe for him.
Who is Ibrahim?
This massive outlet shopping destination near US-75 draws visitors from across North Texas to Allen.
What is Allen Premium Outlets?
This NBA legend, known as one of the greatest centers ever, embraced Islam and changed his name from Lew Alcindor.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
This Moroccan cooking vessel with a cone-shaped lid shares its name with the dish slow-cooked inside it.
What is a tagine?
After the Hijrah, the Prophet ﷺ paired Meccan migrants with Medinan hosts in this act of brotherhood.
What is the Muakhat (pairing/brotherhood pact)?
This prophet was swallowed by a whale after fleeing his mission, and is remembered for his supplication from inside it.
Who is Yunus?
This teacher is the sponsor who keeps Allen High's MSA running.
Who is Mr. Hajji?