Monday, 8 August 2011

London Etches a Burning Message



People watch, people scare. Police shadows quiver apprehensively.

The UK watches on as scenes of burning, looting and violence spreads outwards across South London - Hackney, Tottenham and now images of buildings blazing in Croyden and videos of youths and gangs vandalising shops as far as Birmingham too.

The domino effects of a single policeman's actions are spiralling further out of control before our very eyes. Three days into the riots many are disengaging from the stem of the issue - the now infamous 'stop and search' incident that took place on Friday in which reporters say an unarmed black man was shot and killed.

This specific incident has ignited most of Britain - the prejudice in many peoples hearts and certainly businesses and buildings alike.

As the powerful lay back and enjoy the show, the riots enrage more and the war between minorities and the state becomes apparent - the unemployed, the oppressed and the young angry.

As the public wait to see what happens next, many youths are asking: 'Cameron are you getting the message?'


Monday, 1 August 2011

Ramadhan Mubarak

That time of year has descended upon us again - and has taken over our being before we even knew it: Ramadhan Kareem.

As Muslims in the UK sit back having opened the first fast of the month, the ambiance and atmosphere that only Ramadhan alone brings into our homes, dinner tables and amongst each other always leaves me serene.

One of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar which many know simply for fasting, as eating is prohibited between dawn and dusk during this month. However the semantics of the next 29 days go much deeper due to the purely spiritual nature of this month.


This is a month for reflection, forgiveness, being grateful and humble for what we have and remembering those who do not have the same. This is a month of charity and charitable behaviour. This is a month for spreading love and peace to one another and purifying our hearts.Togetherness with each other and solidarity with Allah.


May Allah give us all strength during this month, answer our prayers and cleanse our souls. Ameen. 

Saturday, 23 July 2011

Because Life is too short and Happiness is Fleeting

Everyday we should take a moment to appreciate what we have, be grateful and celebrate the different forms of love we share...

Thoughts go out to all those affected by the weeks news x

Friday, 22 July 2011

Little Tidings of Joy...

...to brighten up a dreary day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bTLgeqCaYMY

If Kittens can DJ maybe I have a better chance of it too.

Enjoy x

Sunday, 5 June 2011

Lasers and Light

So it's been an absolutely crazy few days but before it gets any busier and the world fills up my sight and imagination I just had to take a few seconds to gush about the new sound which has re-invented my playlist...

After a long while, Lupe Fiasco is back!! His new album Lasers has been playing on repeat for the last 72 hours and I don't think I'm going to have had enough any time soon.

His hip-hop vibe is always one of a kind, lyrically outspoken and pushing boundaries but produced with the freshest beats - it's going to go far. Its also really refreshing to hear a whole album that isn't stereotypically based on sexual innuendo and instead inspired by real life, real issues and emotions.

Here's my favourite track from his album, the powerful 'Words I Never Said' ft. Skylar Grey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22l1sf5JZD0

Monday, 23 May 2011

You had me at First Looks...

The delectable designs of Daniella Helayel have simply opened up my eyes to a bright new world. The 10 year old British label has launched a show stopping collection of lace dresses which I foresee will be gracing many a covetable body and glossy page very soon.

If anyone would be so lovely, a size 6 would suffice me well...

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Pictures from Afghanistan, April 2011

Beautiful, heartbreaking, heartwarming, sweet, innocent. Real Life.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/05/afghanistan_april_2011.html