March 21, 2011
by LittleAuntie
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Asaalmu aliakuam wa rahmat Allah wa barkatoo, October 7, 2007. My little niece was born. And suddenly I had become someone else. I had transformed into an….. Yes, I had become one of the ‘grown-ups’. It happened to be the … Continue reading
January 22, 2011 by Emma Apple | 3 Comments
When I first saw this video on facebook I absolutely adored it for so many reasons, so when Brother Belal Khan (Producer and Editor of the video) asked me to review it on the site, I was more than happy to oblige!
I enjoyed this video on many levels. The use of Typography (Font, Size, Color, Interaction between words) was brilliant and gave the message extra visual impact. The spoken word style of narration reminiscent of wildly popular, Boonaa. There is something about spoken word poetry that gives words and message extra power, how the narrator gives inflections and emphasis in just the right places, particular intonation and perfectly placed pauses. Similar to how Tajweed gives Qur’anic recitations extra depth, only a very crude version of that perfection.
Not least, the words and message. It’s a true heart softner, beautifully written and beautifully presented. I have no criticisms at all, mashaAllah!
Correction: I initially mentioned that brother Ammar had approached me to review the video, I later realized it was brother Belal and have edited the article to correct that. Jazak Allahu Khairun Belal.
November 27, 2010
by LeilaB
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Chain letters and their impact on your iman. We live in the communication age. Most of us, in the Western world, have mobile phones, internet, email, television and other manner of gadgets available to us that means that the art … Continue reading
September 13, 2010
by LeilaB
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As Eid approaches , we are gearing up for celebration and party-time that brings this blessed month to a close for another year. As Muslims, we have 2 Eids in a year and these are our celebrations for the sake … Continue reading
August 25, 2010
by UmmNyla
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Since my conversion to Islam four years ago, one of the most recurring comments I’ve received from non-Muslims is their concern that Islam is so “strict”. I’ve been asked how we keep track of so many rules, how we still … Continue reading
August 13, 2010
by UmmNyla
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Ramadaan Mubarak! Alhamdulillah it is that most blessed time of the year again. The time when all Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking, or having relations with their spouse from sunup to sundown. The time when we all … Continue reading