Author Archives for Laymouna Soukhneh
The film-maker’s guide to Muslims in the movies
So you’ve landed yourself a prime movie script. It screams star headliners, it promises lots of action, and it’s contemporary: Muslims are a key element.
There are some vital things all film-makers should know when approaching such a juicy topic as Muslims and the War Against Terror though. In the wrong hands, it could end up […]
The Muslim leader’s guide to media gigs
So you always knew you’d never be the next Brad or Angie, but you’ve always known you’re special and all you needed was the right audience to appreciate your exquisite skill as a speaker and deep thinker. Now is the perfect time to milk the public hysteria.
So are you finding yourself a frequent member of […]
Hirsi Ali to open “Infidel” theme park
Following on from the astounding success of her autobiography, Infidel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali has said that she plans to keep promoting her book and its central message of hatred through book tours, and has also indicated that an “Infidel” theme park is in the pipeline.
“I’m Muslim but I don’t believe in anything except book sales. […]
The employer’s guide to working with Muslims
Have a Muslim in your employ or as your co-worker? Feeling a little frightened? Alone? We at Satirical Muslim understand the situation will be different for various employers and co-workers.
So in order to ease the oft-difficult teething process of bringing a Muslim into your team, Satirical Muslim offers its guide to dealing with Muslims in […]
PM affronted: Jonesy isn’t racist – he’s outstanding
John Howard has come to the defence of longtime friend, broadcaster Alan Jones, following findings by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) that Jones vilified people of Middle Eastern descent in the leadup to the Cronulla riots in 2005.
“I am outraged that anyone would dare accuse Alan Jones of being racist. First, he’s an […]
From honour killing to making a killing: writing about Muslims
Are you an aspiring writer? Do you want to write a controversial, agonising, heartwrenching bestseller? Are you the next Dan Brown? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, Satirical Muslim has some tips on how to make your dreams become reality.
Muslims are the religious community du jour and now is the […]
A Muslim girl’s guide to marriage prospecting
While door knock appeals are typically recognised as charity drives undertaken by the Salvation Army, there is the lesser-known, but actually more popular, Muslim version. If you’re a single Muslim woman, it’s likely you’re receiving these visits from interested suitors, or if you’re very lucky, his mum and sister.
Satirical Muslim offers […]
Gibson challenges racist tag: religion’s the problem
In an effort to heal his and others’ heart wounds and reassure Jews that he’s not a bigot, Mel Gibson is set to direct a blockbuster film on Muslims after Apocalytpo hits screens, according to Hollywood bible Variety magazine.
“I’ve covered Jews with Passion, the Scottish with Braveheart, the Mayans with Apocalypto, and now […]
Marriage: get them young, Muslim community’s “Deepak Chopra” urges
A local Muslim leader is running courses in social interaction for young Muslims, stressing the importance of marriage and other “things” related to marriage. The unique course, entitled “Marriage! And other social ideas”, caters to Muslim youth aged between 10 and 14 and takes the format of a two-day workshop.
“I cannot […]
Brangelina: no child to be left behind
Hollywood super couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced they intend to adopt a child from India confirming widely held suspicions that they are attempting to win a world record for child collecting.”Some people donate stamps or butterflies, but we collect orphans. We have a special temperature-controlled complex at home where we […]


