Writing

December 7, 2011

My thoughts on dealing with opposition:

This has taken me a very long time to learn, but here it is: “If a lynch-mob wants to hang you, you don’t give them a noose; if someone wants to shoot you, you don’t give them a loaded gun; if an archer wants to hunt you down, you don’t give him arrows.” Gareth Bryant Continue reading

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Despise, Disdain, Dislike, Enmity, Hate, Opposition, Resentment
December 4, 2011

My thoughts on Spirituality vs. Religiosity:

Religiosity vs. Spirituality: What’s the difference?!!! A great deal of people, especially Muslims, have been taught or and lead to believe that being “spiritual” is not the same as being “religious”. I hear this from all types of people, from all spheres & all types of religious backgrounds. My whole intention & point to writing Continue reading

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Activism, Culture, Islam & Activism, Muslims & Activism, Sarcasm, Youth-Empowerment
December 3, 2011

My thoughts on Truths & Lies:

The Truth behind the Lie: We all want to live comfortable lies. Yeah, I said lies…just lies, not lives. We never want to come to terms with truths. We are too afraid to receive an honest bruise. We must all decide for ourselves what’s real & what’s fake. It’s no easy task; there’s no way Continue reading

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Deception, Fallacies, Falsehood, Honesty, Integrity, Lie, Lies, Truth, Truths
December 2, 2011

My thoughts on the girl of my dreams:

What I see when I see you: Your intellect- You’re so thoughtful & pensive; you’re so strong, yet so sensitive. Your faith- Your belief in Allah is unshakable; your conviction & integrity is unbreakable. Your smile- Unforgettably pleasant, it’s what magnifies & adds to the beauty of a present. Your form- No deficiencies, flaws, nor Continue reading

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Beauty, Love, Relationships
December 1, 2011

I’ve currently been nominated for MBMuslima’s 40under40!!!

Modest Beautiful Muslima Magazine is currently nominating Muslims from around the Globe, under the age of forty, whom have been beacons of light & of immense benefit to their respective communities, whether in the capacities of leadership, activism, writing, blogging, community-service, etc. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been nominee, and would appreciate all of Continue reading

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40under40, MBMuslima Magazine, Modest Beautiful Muslima Magazine
December 1, 2011

My thoughts on the broken-heart:

The Heartache & Heartbreak!!! What makes the heart ache; what makes the heart break? You were my everything; now, you’re nothing. As I think back, you were my reason for living. That was my mistake from the very beginning. What makes the heart ache; what makes the heart break? I thought that you’d be the Continue reading

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Break-ups, Heartbreak, Relationships
November 29, 2011

The Mercy of Allah Can Never be Measured by any of us

My story about how merciful Allah has been to me personally: I distinctly remember, a few years ago, as I was still struggling with my own ego & desires to become more religious, more of a true Muslim, I used to party a lot. It’s was like I was at every single jump-off-I was just Continue reading

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Allah, Clubbing, Clubs, Dancehalls, Islam, Mercy, Muslim, Parties, Partying, Redemption, Shootings, Violence
November 27, 2011

My thoughts on a Woman’s beauty:

The Canvas & the Painter!!!The woman is like a canvas, and I am like her painter. I’ve used my long, brown paintbrush, with its gentle bristles, to paint her entire body. I’ve longed to give her blank body expression; it is just as though she consumes me. I’ve drawn ridges up and down her tender Continue reading

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Beauty, Landscapes, Nature, Painting, Women
November 27, 2011

The Graves: Our Death-Caves

We view death as something so far, and yet, it’s so very near. It’s not until the Angel of Death comes that we’ve got it clear. When he comes for our souls, we cannot even use a ruse. Death is a battle that we are all divinely-destined to lose. Welcome to your grave, it’s your Continue reading

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Afterlife, Beyond the Grave, Caverns, Caves, Coffins, Death, Funerals, Graves, Hereafter, Life
November 27, 2011

My Thoughts on Love:

So important is this four-letter word. It is something we all have heard. How often it is said, yet it is rarely meant. It’s more important than any money spent. A lot of people use the phrase: “I love you” so spontaneously. However, they also seem to fall in & out of Love so casually. Continue reading

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Love, Relationships