I'm disturbed. Totally disturbed. I ran across a site saying that drawing is unlawful. As a person who loves drawing this can be upsetting. Who wouldn't? Yes, I was once told by dad that we are not allowed to draw humans because the 'people' (which I don't know whom he was referring to) said they might come alive and that we have to mark an X on their neck so they won't come alive. Oh dad, you didn't fall for that one, did you? I certainly did not. I guess he was trying to be funny. XD
Ibn ``Abbâs relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Every image maker is in
the Fire. For each image he made, a being will be fashioned to torment him in Hell.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (2225) and Sahîh Muslim (2110) – The wording accords with al-Bukhârî]
This really gives me the spook. Really, if she is doing her best as a Muslimah, living the ways Islam tells her and she just happens to love drawing, she is not going to hell just because of this. Is she? I'm sure our Prophet (peace be upon him) said them out of a reason. He can't be saying it out for no reason. I'm not saying this hadith is wrong. My knowledge is too little, but sometimes, you really need a logical explanation to this.
I've been googling around all day, because I really need a firm answer and I found this site HERE. Alhamdulillah. I am a bit relief. The explanation satisfy my needs.
We find in the texts mention of many other major sins that are certainly worse that the making of images – like adultery, taking usury, and abusing parents – without it being declared that the perpetrators of those sins are consigned to the Fire, like we find in “Every image maker is in the Fire”. This should make it even clearer to us that those who make images without the intention of aspiring to create like Allah are not included in the generality of the hadîth’s meaning. Rather, the hadîth applies to all of those who have the intention of aspiring to create like Allah.
When I draw, I can never draw as beautifully as what Allah has created. Nothing can be compared to His creations. My drawing is never perfect, even if it were, to me, they are just drawings. A lifeless piece of drawing. Nothing more. I do it out of pleasure and for the sake of sanity. Drawing helps me to relax my thoughts. I do tend to draw when I'm crazy as well. Oh well...
Drawing is a way for me to express my feelings. Like when I stumble across a cloudy day, it's so much easier to see that in drawing. Rite? People will know instantly through a drawing. What I draw captures the beauty that Allah created within this world. I love to draw eyes because it's truly beautiful and captivating and I love translating it on paper. Does this mean I'm creating something aspiring to create like Allah? I love to draw cartoon as well. I'm not trying to create something bigger from Allah. I can never create something bigger from Allah. I am one of His creations. It never crossed my mind. May Allah protect me from arrogance. I just like to draw, like a kid who loves lollipop. Allah knows best, that's for sure.
Never have I in a million years thought that what I have drawn could be given life or to challenge Allah. Astagfirullah. I know for sure that what I draw is just a piece of drawing, an appreciation to what Allah has blessed me with these hands, something I enjoy doing. Isn't it a sign of His Majesty? That what He gave us is a sign He created us. Nothing can be compared to that. This talent that I have is all from Him. Without Him, can I draw? Without Him, I might not even have these hands.
Bottom line is, I guess it all goes down to what your intentions is. It all goes down to your heart.
May Allah forgive me for all the wrong things I've said. The good things comes from Allah, the not-so-good things comes from my own weaknesses.
Salam
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Some people don't get it
I need intelligent conversations. Conversations that stimulates my brain. Conversations that will help me develop a better me. Not like those telling me to have fun with a friend if you know what I mean? I don't mean to be cruel but Hello, there are better things to talk about rather than your distasteful acts. To them, having 'fun' is the ultimate-must-do.
I feel sorry for these people. Really I do. I guess this is what differentiate us from them. I'm not saying we are better. What I'm saying is, Islam is beautiful. There's a reason why Islam forbids talking indecent and all that. We live accordingly to what Allah has prescribe us. If we follow the rules, we are safe. If we lost track, we will still have a chance by doing it right. Doing it for the right reason. Not trying to please yourself all the time especially if it involves the letter L.U.S.T. Of course, it doesn't mean you have to throw it out the window. One without lust is not human, but use it the right way. The Islamic way. Not by talking to stranger telling them if you are feeling hot or not when they tell you what they are doing down there. Pretty much disgusting.
So the next time if you happens to come across these bunch of people (to those who chats in YM, Skype, etc) just terminate them. They're not doing you any good. I don't even know why I chat up with them in the first place.
I feel sorry for these people. Really I do. I guess this is what differentiate us from them. I'm not saying we are better. What I'm saying is, Islam is beautiful. There's a reason why Islam forbids talking indecent and all that. We live accordingly to what Allah has prescribe us. If we follow the rules, we are safe. If we lost track, we will still have a chance by doing it right. Doing it for the right reason. Not trying to please yourself all the time especially if it involves the letter L.U.S.T. Of course, it doesn't mean you have to throw it out the window. One without lust is not human, but use it the right way. The Islamic way. Not by talking to stranger telling them if you are feeling hot or not when they tell you what they are doing down there. Pretty much disgusting.
So the next time if you happens to come across these bunch of people (to those who chats in YM, Skype, etc) just terminate them. They're not doing you any good. I don't even know why I chat up with them in the first place.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Photoshop Newbie
At last, I got my hands on Adobe Photoshop. Yeah, I know I'm a little left behind, but it's not too late to learn right? Thanks to Atul, she made it work for me. Well since she and I were working on my friend's wedding card, she had no choice but to teach me how to use this popular tool even though she was having a hard time explaining to me. Hihi. No offense OK.
With that, I've created my first ever graphic editing with Photoshop. Don't laugh OK. I know it's not superb, still getting there but I'm ecstatic coz' I get to do a lot with it. I'm now officially an adobe newbie. Hoping one day to be a Sifu of this magnificent, one-hell-of-a-cool-tool on Earth. InsyaAllah.
With that, I've created my first ever graphic editing with Photoshop. Don't laugh OK. I know it's not superb, still getting there but I'm ecstatic coz' I get to do a lot with it. I'm now officially an adobe newbie. Hoping one day to be a Sifu of this magnificent, one-hell-of-a-cool-tool on Earth. InsyaAllah.
I drew this picture a few days back, snap tons of photos of it to get a good lighting and edit it in Photoshop and I found this easy to use feature. Very cool indeed. What do you think? =D
Check out the original at http://skinnylegs16.deviantart.com/
P.S - I've only used Picasa my whole life. It's a bit easier for an amateur like me and still using it to add border and stuff. Heee...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Your Call
I dreamt of you last night. It was the first time I ever saw you in my dreams ever since we've known each other. The first time I could see your face. I came to your house and I didn't know for what reason. The atmosphere was rather gloomy. The day waiting to end. I knocked on the door but there was silence. I waited and suddenly out of nowhere I was greeted by a family
member of yours. It was your mother, I guessed. She smiled and welcomed me and dad.
We stepped into your house. Your house is not what it seems in reality. It was not as lavishing as in real life but little yet cozy and warm. We laid our bums on your sofa while waiting for you. Your mother called out to you and there you were, standing right before my eyes. All beautiful with that curly black hair of yours and the eyes that I fell in love with. The most beautiful eyes I ever seen. The eyes that I wished I would see everyday of my life. You were standing and you didn't seem excited to see me.
You came and sit with us. We talked and then talked and you told us how you wanted to come and see me but you said that I was too serious. Even now I didn't really quite catch what you meant. It ended when we left your home and you followed right behind us with your car. I reached some place and I turned to look at you for the final time. You opened up the window, I thought you wanted to stop me, instead you fled away without any kind of reaction across your face. You are gone. Forever gone.
I woke up with Your Call by Secondhand Serenade reciting in my mind. A melody that I yearn to tell you but I'm awake in reality. I realized now I can never have you even in my dreams.
member of yours. It was your mother, I guessed. She smiled and welcomed me and dad.
We stepped into your house. Your house is not what it seems in reality. It was not as lavishing as in real life but little yet cozy and warm. We laid our bums on your sofa while waiting for you. Your mother called out to you and there you were, standing right before my eyes. All beautiful with that curly black hair of yours and the eyes that I fell in love with. The most beautiful eyes I ever seen. The eyes that I wished I would see everyday of my life. You were standing and you didn't seem excited to see me.
You came and sit with us. We talked and then talked and you told us how you wanted to come and see me but you said that I was too serious. Even now I didn't really quite catch what you meant. It ended when we left your home and you followed right behind us with your car. I reached some place and I turned to look at you for the final time. You opened up the window, I thought you wanted to stop me, instead you fled away without any kind of reaction across your face. You are gone. Forever gone.
I woke up with Your Call by Secondhand Serenade reciting in my mind. A melody that I yearn to tell you but I'm awake in reality. I realized now I can never have you even in my dreams.
Monday, April 20, 2009
I need
Someone exciting to talk to.
Someone who doesn't mind saying Hi all the time and initiate interesting topic to talk about.
Someone who is full of ideas...be it crazy or absurd.
Someone who is there 247.
Someone who is a bit of a nut cracker and sharing each others laugh.
Someone who is anything but ordinary...please!
Gender: Doesn't matter
Age:
If you are around my age ~ awesome
If you are around 30 plus ~ I might consider
If you are 40 above ~ get lost bcoz you're a phony...I know (This applies only to gentlemen)
Yeah, I am picky.
Note: This is not one romance-scheme. Just searching for a BFF.
Someone like Amanda and Betty is an advantage.
Anyone who meets the requirement can contact me at skinny_legs@eaturheartout.com
How about I start my own show like Paris...Skinny New BFF...how's that sound?
*Me on one Monday evening
Someone who doesn't mind saying Hi all the time and initiate interesting topic to talk about.
Someone who is full of ideas...be it crazy or absurd.
Someone who is there 247.
Someone who is a bit of a nut cracker and sharing each others laugh.
Someone who is anything but ordinary...please!
Gender: Doesn't matter
Age:
If you are around my age ~ awesome
If you are around 30 plus ~ I might consider
If you are 40 above ~ get lost bcoz you're a phony...I know (This applies only to gentlemen)
Yeah, I am picky.
Note: This is not one romance-scheme. Just searching for a BFF.
Someone like Amanda and Betty is an advantage.
Anyone who meets the requirement can contact me at skinny_legs@eaturheartout.com
How about I start my own show like Paris...Skinny New BFF...how's that sound?
*Me on one Monday evening
Friday, April 17, 2009
Life Is A Teacher
This life is so beautiful that one might at times wish to possess all the good things in it. However, at times life might seem frustrating and difficult. It is only through these lessons that we learn the true lessons of life.
It brightens our knowledge about people and relationship, as each person that enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us.
When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what they seem to be. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the mask people wear, and if you really want to know what is in their hearts, remove your own mask to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever, always appreciate what you have, you never know when you might lose it, never take your friend or family for granted.
When someone inflicts injury on you, it teaches you that the human state is a very fragile one, always protect and take care of yourself as best as you can.
When someone harbours any grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone make mistakes, when you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is to forgive the offender without pretence. Forgiving those who might have hurt us in one way or the other is often the most difficult and the challenging task of life’s experience, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike, when you encounter others, do not judge them based on their physical appearance.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect, accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Don’t ever reject someone for imperfection for which they have no control.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of evil, aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. But never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone loves you, it teaches you that love, kindness, charity, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil deeds in the world. Man has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is often abused.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge, be vigilant in your resistance against all temptations, by so doing, you will be rewarded with enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the pressure by which you were tempted.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that, it is the same person that will reciprocate your love, when you find the right person the joy that the person brings, will make up for all your past hurts.
When you enter someone’s life whether by plan or chance, consider the lesson that you will teach, always bearing in mind that life is a small world.
Written By My Friend From Nigeria
Anongo Eric Oryina
It brightens our knowledge about people and relationship, as each person that enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us.
When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what they seem to be. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the mask people wear, and if you really want to know what is in their hearts, remove your own mask to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever, always appreciate what you have, you never know when you might lose it, never take your friend or family for granted.
When someone inflicts injury on you, it teaches you that the human state is a very fragile one, always protect and take care of yourself as best as you can.
When someone harbours any grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone make mistakes, when you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is to forgive the offender without pretence. Forgiving those who might have hurt us in one way or the other is often the most difficult and the challenging task of life’s experience, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike, when you encounter others, do not judge them based on their physical appearance.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect, accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Don’t ever reject someone for imperfection for which they have no control.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of evil, aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. But never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone loves you, it teaches you that love, kindness, charity, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil deeds in the world. Man has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is often abused.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge, be vigilant in your resistance against all temptations, by so doing, you will be rewarded with enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the pressure by which you were tempted.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that, it is the same person that will reciprocate your love, when you find the right person the joy that the person brings, will make up for all your past hurts.
When you enter someone’s life whether by plan or chance, consider the lesson that you will teach, always bearing in mind that life is a small world.
Written By My Friend From Nigeria
Anongo Eric Oryina
Friday, April 10, 2009
=)
Wow, I left my page stranded for a while now. Ok, not gonna comment further.
Anyway, I've got some major stuff that I have to finish up and start up too. Seriously, I need time. I need like 24 hour solid so I can basically do anything I want. Huh! I want to be able to draw the whole day and finish up my little project. Peter Petrelli is still in the making. Sorry for the delay Adek. Peter will be on his way to you. Huhu.
I got a new project too. My besties is asking me to design her, her wedding card. I'm ecstatic because she gave me the privilege to do that even though I have no skill at all! Ok, maybe I do have the pencil skills because she wants me to draw something for her card, but in order to create the wedding vision, someone has to be good at computer skills. This is where my X-Office mate buddy, Atul comes in the picture. We'll be joining forces. We are like going to war aren't we? Hehe. This is huge, given this chance. I still can't believe my besties asked me to do it. Really, I can't wait. I already have the idea slit in my brain. Hope we can deliver and that she will like it. Amin. This is one business opportunity. Cool eh?
Later~
Anyway, I've got some major stuff that I have to finish up and start up too. Seriously, I need time. I need like 24 hour solid so I can basically do anything I want. Huh! I want to be able to draw the whole day and finish up my little project. Peter Petrelli is still in the making. Sorry for the delay Adek. Peter will be on his way to you. Huhu.
I got a new project too. My besties is asking me to design her, her wedding card. I'm ecstatic because she gave me the privilege to do that even though I have no skill at all! Ok, maybe I do have the pencil skills because she wants me to draw something for her card, but in order to create the wedding vision, someone has to be good at computer skills. This is where my X-Office mate buddy, Atul comes in the picture. We'll be joining forces. We are like going to war aren't we? Hehe. This is huge, given this chance. I still can't believe my besties asked me to do it. Really, I can't wait. I already have the idea slit in my brain. Hope we can deliver and that she will like it. Amin. This is one business opportunity. Cool eh?
Later~
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