"the pure men are for the pure women, and the pure women are for the pure men." [36.24]

A great talk on girlfriend/boyfriend relationships in Islam. seriously these are worth the watch, the speaker provides great info & perspective.







Worrrdd on the shaytaan not being very creative when it comes to this - but it's true...if it aint broke, don't fix it. I really like the escalator metaphor - it's true, once you're on it's way hard (and awkward) to get off. so my loves, save yourself the unnecessary exertion. Another point that he brought up that I've also seen in my own environment is that once you start disobeying Allah swt you aren't really happy...and at one point you'll be committing this sin just to get you back to the "normal" state and then you'll fall into depression and you do it again to get out. These homies aren't jumping up for joy. We have all seen that. Keep yourselves straight. & it's an ongoing struggle so don't get down if you think you're reading/hearing this too late - pray to Allah (swt) for strength and guidance.

Allah swt will never bless you in something that is haraam even if your eventual planned outcome is halal. so don't fool yourself. Starting today, make your actions so that they are worthy of your respective "Muhammad" or "Khadija" iA.

DEEN TIGHT

"Music, considered taboo practice by many traditional Muslims, has also become one of the most prominent methods for Muslims to share their faith internationally through Muslim Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a global phenomenon reaching from the skyscraper laden skies of New York all the way to the deep deserts of Arabia and beyond. It is a subculture that transcends boundaries of language, gender, and religion. Deen Tight brings to the screen the untold story of Western Muslims struggling to find a balance between their culture and their religion.

Filmed on location with Muslim rappers, DJs, slam poets, breakdancers and a graffiti artist in concerts, recording studios, at homes and in the streets. Our story focuses on the perceived conflict between traditional religious ideals and modernity, as well as both the positives and negatives of Western Pop culture on today's Muslim youth."

Sanah

"Also, you sound super wasted, but since you are Muslim, I can only assume that you were exposed to large amounts of glue while constructing a collage for the local mosque."

My sister should really write for a TV show.

Muslims, Media, Magnetism(?)

Two really cool movies featuring the Muslim-American struggle:

MOOZ-lum

Fordson

Profound Aesthetic

Today I came across my absolute favorite "cool Islamic wear" line! They're called Profound Aesthetic. I am normally all about Threadless tees - not so much wearing, but enjoying - but this line brings more to the table than just witty words & whimsical artWork (dang, couldn't keep that alliteration going...)

Their About Us: "Profound Aesthetic ® is a clothing brand founded on many grounds, but, principally behind the bona fide love of two things: everything art and the love of wisdom. It is a creative outlet of expression that carries weight with tremendous metaphoric connotation, delivered to the masses through the universal language of art.
Designed to inspire and spark innovation, each piece is carefully thought out to depict not only a visually appealing garment but also a powerful concept. This distinct combination defines the brilliance of The Profound Aesthetic Movement. Rendering a positive message, pushing the limits of intellectual creativity to fit an eclectic taste in fashion and mind. The result is a distinguished t-shirt that transcends all boundaries, suitable for every citizen of humanity. Come join the Profound Aesthetic Movement."

Excited?? here's a link to their site http://www.profoundaesthetic.com heads up: this is probably the most well-made site you'll ever come across.

two of the concepts that I especially liked:

"A bold statement which beautifully encompasses a positive attitude. "Shoot for Stars, Peace and Exclusive Cars." Success is measured in many different ways to many different people. Whether it's having the ability to attain material possessions or just an overall feeling of being content, we believe that being successful is a state of mind. Reach for the stars, while keeping your feet grounded; obtain peace, first within your heart while allowing that positive energy to reach every individual you encounter, and, well, exclusive cars are just one way to enjoy the finer things in life and a reward for hard work. Work hard, play hard. Live life to the fullest."


"A bold statement by one of the most famous poets of all time: Rumi, an individual who spoke about love in every format known to man. In his work, he said it best, "Fi hi ma fi hi" translated as, "It Is What It Is". Sometimes in life you must accept things for what they are, learn to change the things you have control on and excel at everything you do. This statement is powerful, not a sense of hopelessness but a way to reflect on the way things have been gifted to man. Life is beautiful. Make it count."




If you like what you see, tell your friends, let's help these clever entrepreneurs keep doin' what they're doin' iA!