imperfection... THATS what beauty is

Ever since June Ive been falling head over heels inheart with art.Whether its an expression or a caricature(although im not really fond of mocking)...For me, art comes with history as well as ideology in a way we could say history definitely makes art. The thing is, most people think that you can only be an artist if you can draw. Those people im talking about are mistaken according to my understanding. Art is simply an expression of  your emotions,understanding and situation. Art is not perfection in fact it is the total opposite. So why are we so obsessed with perfection that's defined by certain people.Why do we judge those who decide to go against the grain of our supposed perfection?Those strong willed individuals that makes a stand for what they believe in are always subject to ridicule by those who simply just follow the rest of the herd. Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying that following a certain trend is frowned upon or makes you a weak individual, heck I'm honestly one of those people that enjoy keeping up with fashion trends although I don't always wear them.So what exactly am I saying? All I'm saying is lets try not to judge those who dare to be different. Instead lets try to celebrate their individuality their courage. After all it is those individuals that goes against society that are the creators of trends. To me they are the true artists...

Flavour of Woman by valentina-amb 

... by natasha11 featuring a silver chain necklace

                                       


Look how versatile art can be....

Food for thought

Strugle The Fasting and the Starving By Imran Ali I awake in the morning, From the warmth of my bed. He sleeps not, due to hunger, He has no tears to shed. I descend my stairs, Food I can smell. He struggles to stand, As he walks to the well. I have so much to choose, There is food to spare. He gathers water with dirt, And drinks without care. I am full from my feast, The rest goes to waste. He ate nothing, drank filth, He has nothing to taste. I make my intention. Then to prayer I stand. There is no water left, Instead he uses sand. My stomach is full, Satisfied, I sleep. His stomach is empty, In pain he weeps. I awake later on, My sleep, satisfactory. He has not sleeped at all, And now works in a factory. I relax in my home, With the leisures of the West. From dawn 'till dusk, He has no rest. I read the Qur'aan, And Hadiths of my Prophet. He yearns for such knowledge, But only works for a profit. I enjoy the holidays, Time away from school. He would cherish education, As it is Life's greatest tool. The Sun is setting, I help prepare the meal. He returns from work, exhausted, His fingers can no longer feel. I break my fast with my family, We complain how it was tough. He shares a date with his Sister and Mother, For now, it has to be enough. I finish the banquet prepared, Taking it all for granted. He says "Shukran Alhamdulillah" And thus his fast has ended. Later I turn on the TV, To see images of poverty. He is monitored by patrolling cameras, That come from a higher economy. My screen then shows a boy, I am told he is my age. He stares into the camera, Pondering deeply like a sage. Our eyes now meet, We stare at each other. His eyes see through me, Just like a brother. In his eyes I see pain, I see hunger and poverty. In mine he can see hope, A land of opportunity. I realise that we are brothers, We belong to one Ummah, I hear words of my Nabi, And the echoes of his Sunnah. I whine when I am hungry, I have not felt his hunger. I cry when I am hurt, Yet he has heard cries like thunder. Tears stream down at his sight, As his tears, in my heart, are carving. Oh Allah, diminsh the difference between, The Fasting and the Starving.

Somalia O' Somalia...

Somalia,Oh Somalia...

          how can we eat with the thought of you Oh Somalia...
          how do we close our ears when we hear
           the rain that you long so much for...
          you people fast without suhur and iftaar,
          and surely we think we are the fortunate ones
          but....
          Indeed you are!!!
          for not blaming Allah (s.w.t) does not even X your minds
          i make dua day by day for Allah(s.w.t) to guide the ummah and 
          show us the way
          your way...
         of patience...
         god consciousness way...

                                                                                author: Naziem Lewis
                                                                                edited: Me:)
   

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Its official...ive decided to start sharing my blog with the rest of the world.Initally my blog was set up to keep me busy during the different phases i never fail to embark.But now ive decided i shall be using this blog to be a means of hope inspiration or just simply a page to read for those of you who dont know anything about islam.Im not saying that what i post on this blog is always going to be islamic but i shall try my best to make it that way...This blog will be about different types of design, news local and international and everyday events that takes place in my life.Hope you like

mwah maasalaama

10 days of MAGFIERAH(forgiveness)

Subhaana Allah!
Weve reached the 14th day of Ramadaan already!Time is really flying.Alhamdulilaah we in the 2nd 10 days of this blessed month which is known as the days of  Magfierah(forgiveness).Lets use this 10days to seek as much forgiveness as possible because we are all in definite need of it.

On authority of Abdullah, son of Umar bin Al-Khataab(R.A).it is reported that Muhammad(s.a.w) said: "Verily, Allah(s.w.t) accepts the repentance of a servant until before the moment of death"                                                                                {Termizi}

                                                                 
                                                        AND...

On the authority of Anas(R.A) who said: I heard Muhammad(s.a.w) say: "Allah(s.w.t.) has said: 'O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask for forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth, and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it."                                                                                    {Termizi}

                                                           

Making up for being MIA

Old Fashion Forward by lyudmyla featuring a silk shawl

Sunshine by lisalockhart featuring fleur de lis jewelry

Sparkle & Shine by lisalockhart featuring chain jewelry

Summer Hott by lisalockhart featuring gold jewelry

kayture in cream! by kessy59 featuring h&m shoes

heres a lil something i found on polyvore and thought i should share it with ya'll.its a 1.skater pleated dress i love the colour combination of the turquoise and black blazer. this could be a stunning eid outfit if you lengthened the dress a bit creating a midi dress or even lengthening it till on your knee and adding stiffing to it to create a midi skirt.3.  is a pleated dress that could be lengthened as well.4.is actually a strapless satin dress with a tailored blazer.only reason ive posted this pic is for the blazer i loooove the way the sleeves are puffed up and the narrowness of the arms
what do you think....eh?
mwah salams