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finally! someone representing Muslim culture right! even though I’m not “muhajabah” (they say hijabis in the states?) this is very accurate and it needs to spread! 

more on writing muslim characters from a hijabi muslim girl

- hijabis get really excited over pretty scarves - they also like to collect pins and brooches - we get asked a lot of questions and it can be annoying or it can be amusing, just depends on our mood and personality and how the question is phrased - common questions include: - “not even water?” (referring to fasting) - hijabis hear a lot of “do you sleep in that?” (we don’t) and “where is your hair?” (in a bun or a braid, usually) - “is it mooze-slim or mozzlem?” (the answer is neither, it’s muslim, with a soft s and accent on the first syllable) - “ee-slam or iz-lamb?” (it’s iss-laam, accent on the first syllable) - “hee-job?” (heh-jahb, accent on the second syllable)

- “kor-an?” (no. quran. say it like koor-annn, accent on the second syllable) - people tend to mess up our names really badly and you just get a sigh and a resigned nod or an awkward smile, maybe a nickname instead - long hair is easy to hide, short hair is harder to wrap up - hijab isn’t just covering hair, it’s also showing as little skin as possible with the exception of face, hands, and feet, and not wearing tight/sheer clothing - that applies to men too, people just don’t like to mention it ( i wonder why) - henna/mehendi isn’t just for special occasions, you’ll see people wearing it for fun - henna/mehendi isn’t just for muslims, either, it’s not a religious thing - henna/mehendi is not just for women, men also wear it, especially on their weddings - there are big mehendi parties in the couple of nights before eid where people (usually just women and kids) gather and do each other’s mehendi, usually just hands and feet - five daily prayers - most muslim kids can stutter through a couple verses of quran in the original arabic text by the age of seven or eight, it does not matter where they live or where they’re from or what language they speak natively - muslim families tend to have multiple copies of the quran - there are no “versions” of the quran, there has only ever been one. all muslims follow the exact same book - muslims have no concept of taking God’s name in vain, we call on God at every little inconvenience - don’t use islamic phrases if you don’t know what they mean or how to use them. we use them often, inside and outside of religious settings. in islam, it is encouraged to mention God often and we say these things very casually, but we take them very seriously - Allahu Akbar means “God is Greatest” (often said when something shocks or surprises us, or if we’re scared or daunted, or when something amazing happens, whether it be good or bad; it’s like saying “oh my god”) - Subhan Allah means “Glory be to God” (i say subhan Allah at the sky, at babies, at trees, whatever strikes me as pleasant, especially if it’s in nature) - Bismillah means “in the name of God” and it’s just something you say before you start something like eating or doing your homework - In Shaa Allah means “if God wills” (example: you’ll be famous, in shaa Allah) (it’s a reminder that the future is in God’s hands, so be humble and be hopeful)

- Astaghfirullah means “i seek forgiveness from Allah” and it’s like “god forgive me” - Alhamdulillah means “all thanks and praise belong to God” and it’s just a little bit more serious than saying “thank god” (example: i passed my exams, alhamdulillah; i made it home okay, alhamdulillah) - when i say we use them casually, i really mean it - teacher forgot to assign homework? Alhamdulillah - our version of “amen” is “ameen” - muslims greet each other with “assalamu alaikum” which just means “peace be on you” and it’s like saying hi - the proper response is “walaikum assalam” which means “and on you be peace” and it’s like saying “you too”

inktober 24: chop

MAKA CHOPPING ANNOYING GHOST BROTHERS!

I was supposed to have an older brother. sadly that didn’t happen due to ...horrible events, I never got to see him. but I'd like to think he’s still watching over me from heaven. I like to draw what I think he would have been like so I that I’ll never forget him...

I should be posting more stuff tomorrow...

inktober 23: muddy

well, “MUDDY thoughts” maybe...another vent drawing...great

inktober 22: expensive

this one was mindless mostly...was watching the DuckTales opening though...it looks like it’s good but I grew up with the Arabic translated comics and I still have a soft spot for the comics...don’t have them anymore though...

inktober 21: drain 

when I was 6, I used to make weird soup mixtures in the bathroom when my mom wasn’t looking (we used to have this really long, big yellow bucket where I did the mixing) and then I used to empty it into the shower. I used to have fun making it and then watch it drain...

inktober 20: breakable

I’ve been feeling really small and shatterable lately. I really hate how all of my of my art is turning into vent art...

inktober 19: scorched

(apologies for being absent. a lot happened, my school got closed and I had to change schools in a single weekend...just a lot..but I’m good now!)

there was always something fascinating about the clock tower series! I like Jennifer a lot. she’s a really cool protagonist. 

inktober 18: bottle

i get to sleep tonight...

inktober 17: swollen

um... I just realized I just missed an amazing opportunity to used dib membrane but I forgot.. I had to do this the same day as bottle because I had to stay up all night study for a biochemistry......

inktober 16: angular

they are in love! aren’t they?  (an unstable boy manipulated by a devious girl)

inktober 15: weak

I get less and less time to do these, I had to do some corrections on a later date.

inktober 14: clock

finally! I day where I finish my homework earlier than 2 am!

Whatever shall I do with my free time? I know! should draw a drawing reflecting how stressful this state of being has made me a for the past 13 years and reflect on how bad my chronophobia is getting! so much to do, so little time on this mortal coil...FUN!

inktober 13: guarded

I didn’t know what to do for it (plus I had to do it in less than 30-20 min)

so I drew my most (technically) reserved character! 

inktober 12: whale

I’M NOT LATE! IT’S STILL OCTOBER 12TH IN HAWAII!

ok in all seriousness I’m sorry I'm not posting daily as I should. I’ve been busy with my final year of high school, sat and much more... I just couldn’t get my hands on the scanner...

I drew my characters on summer vacation! they don’t get this type of rest on their real journey...

inktober 11: cruelty

um... this is more vent art but... I kind of drew a bit of a traumatic event form my childhood... i don’t really wanna talk about it...

inktober 10: flowing

I couldn’t think of anything...so HAVE SOME VENT ART!!!

inktober 9: precious

i decided to go personal (again). i put a group of things that are precious to me.

i’m gonna elaborate on them later...

inktober 8: star

this is chocho! she’s a butterfly alien. earth butterfly’s pollinate flowers, these aliens take care and heal stars so that they don’t turn into supernovas.

(i may or may not turn her into an utau soon...she loves to sing)

inktober 7: exhausted

I’m sorry I haven't been posting these. I’ve been busy and (no joke intended) exhausted, and I couldn’t really reach the scanner. BUT! I have been drawing them on time!

that feeling when you feel so tired that you turn numb, and start dissociation and feel like your soul is just moving your body to get your stuff done.

inktober 6: drooling

Two more of my characters but their designs aren‘t complete but I hope you like it

inktober 5: chicken

(I’m sorry, I had to rush this one because I have a sat exam tomorrow.)

this is based on a distant memory of my dad taking me to some chicken keepers who used to live near our apartment building. I was very young then but I still remember how broken the copes were and how the area was kind of neglicted. but it was a happy memory because the chickens were adorable.

inktober 4: spell

So the fairy cast a spell on the girl, to punish her for her ungratefulness. She made the girl’s dance shoes dance against her will, for hours, days and even weeks. Until the girl felt sorry for abandoning the women that cared for her.

inktober 3: tranquil (scanned) finally got both my scanner AND my late sat ticket!!!

Inktober day 3: roasted (scanned)

I made a comic with three of my own characters. If you guys like them then maybe I’ll start drawing their comic.. (can’t believe I drew a whole comic page for this! It’s both crazy and inspiring)

Inktober day 3: roasted

I made a comic with three of my own characters. If you guys like them then maybe I’ll start drawing their comic.. (can’t believe I drew a whole comic page for this! It’s both crazy and inspiring)

Inktober day 2: tranquil

I did this one on time (yesterday)but I could touch my scanner (I was busy saving my new computer from a spilled water incident) for the time being I can’t access my scanner. So I’ll take photos for yesterday and today. And I repost them when I scan them.

inktober 2018, 1. poisonous

It’s still October 1st in the states! So I’m still safe. Right?

Anyways, it feels good to finally use my new ink pens.

Wish me luck so I can finish this challenge!

So this is how repunzel’s glowing hair would look like in real life!!

Burning some steel wool [x]

I strongly agree. Spread it please.

writer: this is one of my male characters! he cares about his guy friends and loves them deeply.

tumblr: oh! so he’s gay!

writer: uh…no, he’s attracted to women.

tumblr: ….so he’s bi!

writer: uhh…no…….he loves his guy friends but he’s not romantically/sexually attracted to them.

tumblr: ….so you’re homophobic.

writer:

new art

I hope I improved.