About
Rather Quiet is a bi-monthly micro-press magazine committed to shining the light on a very shy and unsung community of literary enthusiasts: the Muslim youth. Founded in the winter of 2019, we're hoping to find our readers and narrate to them the true stories they've been looking for.
There is an increasing number of young, creative Muslims that are gravitating towards 'western' influences; simply because that side has a lot more to offer when it comes to art and literature - in this era. We, at Rather Quiet, aim to stay true to the roots of Islamic tradition and thought.
Rather Quiet is where the rather quiet unravel what their silence really means.
Sumayya (AKA Maynerd, La Cabra, etc) is a university student, studying for a B.Sc. in Business & Management. She is currently in her third year and spends a lot of time looking for internships online but never applying due to her numerous pet projects. She enjoys learning and teaching Arabic in her spare time.
Links: Twitter
Maryam, Writer
Maryam (AKA Jabal Maryam) is a high-school senior, when she's taking a break from being a university student, when she's taking a break from being the always-reliable, local errands girl. It's complicated. She is an award-winning قارئة of the Quran and an (award-winning also) artist.
Links: Instagram
Zahra, Artist
Zahra (AKA Zimbey) is a high-school junior, the resident artist (yes, another award-winning one) at RQ and a BJJ white belt (for now!). When not in her backyard hanging from a pull up bar, she may be found in the kitchen whipping up her newest culinary masterpiece.
Links: Instagram
Why Rather Quiet?
Rather Quiet was born as a pet project of three cousins who were frustrated with the lack of visibility of good literature and art from young Muslims This whole realm of literature and art from young Muslims - well it's rather quiet, isn't it? The young Muslims that make art and literature - they too are rather quiet. And so the magazine was born: giving a show case to the rather quiet.There is an increasing number of young, creative Muslims that are gravitating towards 'western' influences; simply because that side has a lot more to offer when it comes to art and literature - in this era. We, at Rather Quiet, aim to stay true to the roots of Islamic tradition and thought.
Rather Quiet is where the rather quiet unravel what their silence really means.
Meet the Team
Sumayya, EditorSumayya (AKA Maynerd, La Cabra, etc) is a university student, studying for a B.Sc. in Business & Management. She is currently in her third year and spends a lot of time looking for internships online but never applying due to her numerous pet projects. She enjoys learning and teaching Arabic in her spare time.
Links: Twitter
Maryam, Writer
Maryam (AKA Jabal Maryam) is a high-school senior, when she's taking a break from being a university student, when she's taking a break from being the always-reliable, local errands girl. It's complicated. She is an award-winning قارئة of the Quran and an (award-winning also) artist.
Links: Instagram
Zahra, Artist
Zahra (AKA Zimbey) is a high-school junior, the resident artist (yes, another award-winning one) at RQ and a BJJ white belt (for now!). When not in her backyard hanging from a pull up bar, she may be found in the kitchen whipping up her newest culinary masterpiece.
Links: Instagram
Amazing introduction of the team, I am excited to go on a ride with this magazine following it and to see what's enclosed within these talented minds
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Lovely introduction and so true. I feel like I have to go to Western blogs, initiatives, etc. to get my writing shared. I'll send you my work soon Inshallah and looking forward to reading the posts 😊
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