"If you have to judge me, please judge by my writings instead of my appearance. Wearing hijab doesn’t make me sinless. It doesn’t mean I pray enough, it doesn’t mean I’m a role model, it doesn’t mean I’m better than anyone. Wearing hijab is simply me submitting myself to Allah. It’s inevitable to stereotype but as a friend once said: Look what’s IN my head, rather than what’s ON my head."

If Allah brings you to it, He will bring you through it. In Happy moments, praise Allah. In Difficult moments, seek Allah. In Quiet moments, worship Allah. In Painful moments, trust Allah. In Every moment, thank Allah.

“Islam is a way of life, try it. Islam is a gift, accept it. Islam is a journey, complete it. Islam is a struggle, fight for it. Islam is a goal, achieve it. Islam is an opportunity, take it. Islam is not for sinners, overcome it. Islam is not a game, don’t play with it. Islam is not a mystery, behold it. Islam is a promise, fulfill it. Islam is a duty, perform it. Islam is a treasure (the Prayer), pray it. Islam is a beautiful way of life, see it. Islam has a message for you, hear it. Islam is love , love it.”

"Islam is not what Muslims do, but what Muslims should do. And to know what they should do, one needs to learn what are in fact the teachings of Islam. Then after knowing that, then you judge Muslims in accordance with what Islam is. Not to judge Islam in accordance with what Muslims do"

"The shortest distance between a problem and its solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to Allah can stand up to anything."

Hmm.. Art?

Assalamu'alaikum! So.. I was browsing google today for some new art and I came across this "Muslimah" who posts some pretty controversial Islamic art. I found it quite offensive and confusing. Let me know what you all think about this "art"? (click to enlarge the pictures)


more of her work can be found here: http://isiria.wordpress.com/2008/12/13/sarah-maple-art/

Muhammed Walks: Lupe Fiasco

love this! had to share it. Enjoy! allahu akhbar.

F.A.Q's

Question's I'm frequently asked; along with some random info. Enjoy!

Are you with the Nation of Islam?
- No.

What kind of Muslim are you?
-Sunni

Were you born Muslim?
-No, I converted my sophomore year of college. (almost a year ago)

What make you convert to Islam?
- We talked about Islam in my African American Studies class and I read into it further.

Do you like being Muslim?
-Yes.

How does your family feel about it?
-I have very limited support from my family.

Is it easy converting?
-It was quite challenging for me due to my support system. I had to make a lot of life changes and I studied all day, every day because this was really something I had my heart set on.

Do you worship a different God?
-No. Allah is God, the one and only.

Do you believe in Jesus?
-Yes, I believe and respect Jesus, as a prophet.

Do you hate Christians?
-No. We just have different beliefs.

Do you go to mosque?
-I have not been yet. Insha'allah, I hope to go soon.

Do you speak Arabic?
-Not fluently. I know a lot of basic words and phrases, but Insha'allah I am looking to learn how to speak Arabic.

Do you pray five times a day?
-Yes

Was it hard giving up Pork?
-No. I eat more pasta and veggies than anything, but I didn't notice how many things I was eating that had pork in it.

Do you wear a hijab?
-I do. I will admit that lately I have not. I made a decision to go natural and I have been attending a lot of events with my family and they aren't accepting my hijab.. so to prevent conflict, I have been hijab-less.

What is the hardest part about being a Muslim?
-For me, it was going against my family and changing a lot of my old habits. It is still a struggle to this day, but I am fighting to stay strong.

Are you treated differently?
-Yes. I get a lot of stares, people don't want to be seen with me in public, people ignore me, I was even denied an application (smh).. but it's all good.

What do you enjoy about being a Muslim?
-I enjoy the support system I get from a lot of other Muslims. I just feel like I'm a part of a big loving family. I'm not told several different things from several different people confusing me, I don't feel judged, I just feel free!

**any other questions, feel free to post them**

DJ Khaled

Asalaamu alaikum! Tonight I went to Tantra to check out my cousin open for DJ Khaled. He DJ'd until DJ Khaled arrived (he did a great job by the way) so my sister, my friend Terrance and I were VIP. We got to take pictures and hang out with Khaled in the VIP area, he's a really nice guy. Yes, I was in a club.. Yes, I have on a wig, No.. I'm not dressed modestly, but Allah knows my heart Al hamdu lillah.

The Light

Asalaamu alaikum! It's been a while, but Insha'allah with all this time I seem to have on my hands this summer, I will be able to post more. Back in March I was lucky enough to see my cousin Rasheedah. She is the only Muslim relative i have and she was so happy to hear that i converted to islam. She was only in town for the day, but she was very excited to teach me all that I need to know about Islam because as of lately I had been a little lost and lonely not having someone to talk to about the deen and teach me more. Rasheedah has truly been my light and an inspiration. She gives it to me straight and tells me all that I need to know and where to find it. Since talking to her I feel more knowledgeable and adamant about the deen. Insha'allah I will get to visit her summer so she can take me to the classes she teaches, visit her mosque and mingle with more Muslims, because I feel very lonely and left out in Winston-Salem. Pray for me!

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2010 Update

Asalaamu alaikum! I hope all of you all are doing well and you had a wonderful winter break and new year! I'm doing good, a few new things going on. M.O.S.U. has started. A friend of mine Abdul got it started before me, but it's all good.. we're working together! Last week I saw my only muslim cousin Rasheedah at her mothers funeral, and we had a good conversation about the deen and her helping me become more knowledgeable in the deen and she is too excited to teach me! I'm so eager to learn! I'll keep you all posted on my growing success in the deen!