Saturday 19 January 2013

Rabbi- ul Awwal kareem OR shall i say spring kareem : P


So incase you didn't know Rabbi ul Awwal actually means the Beginning of spring, hence the title of this post.

Anyhoo....Here is some facts about Rabbi ul Awwal I thought we should know:
-Birth of our beloved prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him)
-The emigration to Madina
-The death of prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him)'s grandfather, Abdul Mutalib(R.A-may Allah be pleased with him)
-The marriage of prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him to Lady Khadija(R.A-may Allah be pleased with her)


p.s Keep smiling lovelies...

Thursday 17 January 2013

a fountain of birds and a bronze man





Alhamdulilaah I got to spend this day with my beloved grandfather, who initially accompanied me on business and ended up dragging me to the different places in the city to take photographs. A day I shall never forget, as its a day where lots of memories were made. 



Thursday 10 January 2013

obstacles and steadfastness

                       

                                                             Surah 2 verse 155
                        " And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger
                    and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient,"

                                                              Surah 2 verse 156
                       "Who, when disaster strikes them,say, "Indeed we belong to Allah,
                                              and indeed to Him we will return."

                                       Keep on smiling, as it is an act of charity.Jumu-ah Mubarak



                                                      

Wednesday 2 January 2013

illustrations

Alhamdulilaah! Another post another day...

Today is the start of yet another series of changes, like all of my episodes of change it always starts by me cleaning out my surroundings. As I was rummaging through old photos and books I came across some illustrations I made in my past. For someone that hates mocking hence me avoiding comedians, I realised that all of my illustrations are caricatures.Although non of my caricatures are intended at a specific person, race or culture. I am not even entirely sure if these illustrations would go for caricatures, what I know for sure is I tend to exaggerate certain facial features or garments.The strange thing is(as if someone that hates mocking that draws caricatures is not strange enough) all of these illustrations I drew unintentionally. I always start out by making something really random and shapeless, eventually I see something in it and without thinking it transforms.
What stands out is how each illustration tells a different story, a story that is based on change. Alhamdulilaah now I see that somehow through an unimaginable way finding these illustrations right now is exactly what i need. Its a reminder that change is part of life regardless of how hard change can sometimes be. In the end with every change there is a new story to tell and in my case a new illustration to be drawn.

                               
                         suppose to be my future husband :P, what was I thinking? I have no idea lol



No! They aren't kissing(^_^). Seriously they aren't. It is two admirers that decided they could no longer speak to each other as their feelings for each other could get in the way of their chastity and therefore destroy their Iman( faith). Their silence is the barrier between them yet their love continuously grows.



Nervous wreck-drew this while I was reviewing my bio book before my final exam

And lastly


Arm-less jester.

Hope you enjoy my illustrations as much as I do
Smile-until next time


Tuesday 1 January 2013

2013 = gratefullness,forgiveness,ambition, character and faith

Peace, Blessings and Mercy upon all or should I rather say Asalaamu Alaikum warahmatullah
As you have all guessed this post is about 2013,which alhamdulilaah I hope and pray we have all reached peacefully. Instead of my usual New Years resolution ramblings where I make a wish list comprising mostly of items I don't really need but really want and make a point to get, I thought of turning my New Years resolution into a Dua (supplication) instead. So here it goes....

                                                       O'Allah, most merciful most gracious                                                            As we step into this new year with much excitement and vigor
cautiously peeping from behind the delights and heartache of the previous year
Grant us to become firstly better in faith and in character, using these to ultimately become better in behaviour.
Grant us the ability to be ambitious and confident but not arrogant and self destructive
Grant us the ability to be sincere and forgiving but not weak or cowardly
Grant us the ability to be brave, bold and daring but not foolish
Open our eyes, hearts and faculties to the endless favours, signs and mercy you bestow on us on a daily basis.
Humble us when it is needed and
wrench us back to your path when we go astray
                                                                       Insha Allah Aameen