NATURAL HAIR STYLES

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful and Beloved BOLD Black Sisters!

I am noticing many, many more of my Sisters abandoning the devil Caucasians’ standard of beauty and accepting the fact that we (Black women) are the MOST BEAUTIFUL of all of creation -naturally!

We are letting our hair grow out of the perms, throwing away the dyes and the weaves, tossing out the pressing combs and dumping the bleach in favor of our own natural God-given beautifully kinky and rich head of hair.

All I can say is “Al Hamdulillah” which is in our native language and the language of our righteous foreparents (Arabic) and means “All Praise is Due to Allah!”

Consequently, I have been offering my services to my Sisters here in dtla (Downtown Los Angeles), to help them with their transition to natural hairstyles and they have been very receptive. Al Hamdulillah!

Allah (God) Has Blessed Me With the Ability to do natural hair, so I’m going to do it for Him. A Muslim is not a Muslim unless she wants for her Sister what she wants for herself. I didn’t want to do it at first, because cosmetology is so “blue collar” and I have a college degree, but I must submit to my Maker.

Also, I get treated with so much disdain and animosity when I try to help someone. It makes me question my motives almost. But I just ask myself, “What would Our Beloved Messenger, The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad (PBUH) do?

So, I just “shine ’em on” and do what I feel is right. Allah (God) rewards our intentions. Don’t believe that false statement that “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” That is other than the truth and just the devils’ way of making you feel bad for doing something you know is right.

If we intend to do good, then our action will be received as good, and thus, we will be rewarded accordingly.

One of my favorite sayings is,
“There is no act of good that goes without its reward and there is no act of evil that goes without its consequence.”

We are living in the most wicked society that ever existed on the face of the earth (America). The righteous are killed, persecuted, thrown in jail, laughed at, mocked and antagonized. But as the Holy Qur-an so plainly assures us:
“Allah Will Pay Them Back Their Mockery.”

Noah, Lot, Jesus and all of the Prophets of Allah (Peace Be Upon Them) were called crazy and suffered all of the above, but Allah proved them right in the end and their opposers were destroyed. Allah U Akbar! (Allah is the Greatest!)

The point is, My Dearly Beloved Asiatic Black Sisters, when you choose to go natural and embrace your natural beautiful hair, you are going to be mocked, laughed at, and ridiculed by the ignorant among our Brothers and Sisters, who are innocent victims of white supremacy.

Show patience toward them. And understand that they don’t know any better. Be forbearing and remember that you may not have always been at the present stage of enlightenment you enjoy now.

Below are some natural hair care websites, to help you on your path.

Oh yes, before I forget

1. ALWAYS cover your hair when you go out.
2. NEVER wear dreadlocks (dirty) or afros.
3. ALWAYS comb & style your hair.
(Do not wear it sticking out all over your head!)

Here is why:
“Life in the Sudan”

Personally, I like cornrows and twists. You don’t need and should not add fake hair to the cornrows, plaits or twists!

Also, be aware, you will have to sort through the hairstyles featured on the websites to find ones that are decent and refined and fulfill the above qualifications. But, as always, seek Allah’s Guidance first.

Okay, now to the websites….

This Sister is Going to be on the “Dr. Oz” show tomorrow!
(We must be on the right path 😉 )
“Curly Nikki”

“Going Natural”

“Black Hair Information”

Finally, here is a link to a poem I wrote about natural hair that you might enjoy.

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum!

Why I Always Cover My Hair When I Go Out In The Public

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful and Beloved Black Sisters,

I wanted to share with you an article from the Muhammad Speaks Newspaper, that aptly describes the life of a Black Muslim woman following The Divine Supreme Wisdom Teachings of The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

I have had lately, a few instances where I was tempted to remove my headpiece. And, I could not do it. I have been wearing it consistently for almost nine years and it has become a part of me. At least, the part I present to the public.

A Muslim woman represents Allah, Our Messenger and Our Nation. We must hold ourselves accountable for every action, word and primarily our appearance, for even before we open our mouth, it should be evident by our clothing and mannerisms that we are members of the highest order in civilized society.

It is rare to find a Muslim woman in America. This article speaks of the Sister Captain’s experience in the Muslim country of the Sudan located in East Africa.

“Life in the Sudan”
By Sister Bayyinah Sharrieff

HAPPY SAVIOUR’S DAY!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Life on Skid Row or The Trials of a Modern-Day Job

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Read the story of Prophet Ayoub (Job) in the Holy Qur-an Sharrief
Chapter 38

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Dearly Beloved Asiatic Black Sisters (and Brothers)

It has been a while since I have written and I apologize for the delay. However, I am weary and daily dealing with the trials and tribulations brought about by the devil Caucasians and their minions. I can only conclude that There is no power nor strength save in Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, To Whom Be Praised Forever.

During the time I have spent downtown, I have seen, heard and experienced many things. But the main TRUTH which Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, To Whom Be Praised Forever, has revealed to me, is that we are still living in the Time of Armageddon and ISLAM will be victorious, as it is the ONLY True Religion of Allah – THE ONE GOD.

I have come across several different religions, but NONE of them compare to the TRUTH which has been delivered to us through our Holy Prophet, the Last and Greatest Messenger of Allah, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad,(May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah Forever Be Upon Him).

Sisters and Brothers, living in America, the belly of the Beast, as Muslims, is difficult, however, as the Theology of Time book closes, if we can hold our peace a little longer, we will be happy.

I exhort you to Truth and I exhort you to patience. Know that in the end, we will be victorious.

on the EDGE……

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim

not liking at all

what is required of me

to hop this fence

to cupidity

equally averse

to returning

to average

destiny’s mother

realizes

better than anyone

that which cannot be denied

procrastination

is just a sign of immaturity

Grow up, Baby

Accept Your Own

Be Yourself

How Does It Feel To Know That All Of Your Dreams Have Come True?

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful & Beloved Asiatic Black Women of the Universe,

I am on the threshold of discovering what Real Happiness Feels Like and I Can’t Give In To It.

I’ve often heard that many people reach the Gate of Heaven but still don’t make it.

I wonder if I’m there.

All I Can Do Is Do What Allah Created Me To Do & Wait.

How to Crochet a Tambourine Bag

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful Sisters,

I play the tambourine and since I take it everywhere I go, I decided to make a bag for it. If there is ANYTHING YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO GOOGLE or YOUTUBE it! There is no excuse for saying, “I Don’t Know.” Say, “Let me Google it.” This is intelligent.

So when I decided to make a bag, I went to YouTube and just typed in, “How to crochet a messenger bag”. Be specific. I knew I wanted a bag I could wear across my torso. A lot of videos came up, but there was one for a circular bag that I thought would be perfect for my tambo. So I watched the complete video first. Whenever you follow a tutorial, recipe or pattern, always watch or read the whole thing FIRST. Don’t just start. I get excited sometimes but I have learned to take the time to watch the video, read the recipe or pattern first. It removes any unexpected surprises. Trust.

As you can see, mine is a little bit different. I wanted mine to be big enough to hold my tambourine, so I started with seven stitches instead of five. But the bigger difference is that I inserted a piece between the two sides to give it a greater width. I learned how to do that when I made some houseshoes for my Honey-Stick. Here is a link to that tutorial.

Anyway, I just crocheted a “scarf” according to the dimensions that Allah Guided me to make (8 stitches). Sisters, before you start ANY project, even before you watch the video, say “Bismillah”, please. This will ensure you finish with the project ALLAH WANTS for you or whomever your project is for. This will also ensure that your project will be THE BEST that you can possibly create. ALLAH only wants THE BEST FOR US. Seeking His Divine Guidance Before and While We Create Is The Most Intelligent Thing We Can Do.

The most common translation of “Bismillah” is “In the Name of Allah” But it means much more than this but I have to get my Holy Quran before I lie and start making stuff up. Let’s see. Okay, here is the correct full translation, “WITH THE GUIDANCE OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL”.

How Can You Go Wrong?

Okay, I wrote down the directions for my bag as I crocheted the first side, so that the second side would be congruent. However, when I finished the second side it didn’t LOOK as if it was as big as the first side so I did another couple of rows. When you follow the Divine Guidance of Allah, mistakes don’t matter. If you’re not sure about something – ANYTHING – ASK ALLAH. And you can be POSITIVE!!!!!!!!

Ask ALLAH What Colors To Use.

Okay, to recapitulate, make your two sides. Make your “scarf”. Connect scarf to the two sides according to how the slipper video teaches to attach the bottom sole. I started at the top of the side. Then just connect the ends of the “scarf” In the same manner.

Here are the Written Instructions for the two sides.

Chain 7

Slip stich to join and form a ring

Chain one

Make single stitch in each link in the chain (ring)

Chain one and turn

Single crochet in first stitch

Two single crochets in each stitch

Chain one and turn

TWO single crochet in every second stitch 1,3,5,….. Single crochet 2,4,6,…..

Chain one and turn at the end of each row

Single crochet in first stitch

Single crochet in the next (second)

Two single crochet in the next (third)

Single crochet in the next

Repeat

One and turn

Single crochet in each stitch across the row

Chain one and turn

Single crochet in next two stitches (first and second)

Two single crochet in the next stitch (third)

Single crochet (fourth)

Single crochet (fifth)

Two single crochet (sixth)

Repeat single, single, two single until the end of the row

Chain one and turn

Single stitch across the row

Chain one and turn

Single crochet in next three stitches (first, second, third)