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		<title>Comment on Muslim Make-up artist by R.M.A.</title>
		<link>http://islamicculture.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/muslim-make-up-artist/#comment-8</link>
		<dc:creator>R.M.A.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Salam :)


It is good to know that Zukreat was capable of pursuing her dream &amp; I wish her all the best :)  However, the following paragraph is rather irrelevant:

“The modeling world and professional make-up artist club is new territory for a ‘hijaabi’, but so far Zukreat has never faced any form of prejudice; she has been recruited on the merits of her artistic flare, clearly evident in the contracts she obtained.  Being a practicing Muslim, there are scenarios where she felt she must draw the line, for example saying no to make-up for singers and models in music videos.”

What if the singer was a decent &amp; respectful individual? What if the models in a music video are not doing anything that will raise red flags? There are few photos, which are inappropriate &amp; provocative, where Zukreat was the makeup artist, where does she draw the line when it comes to photo shoots? In today’s world, some Muslims have double standards &amp; contradict themselves &amp; the lines that tend to be draw are rather thin or an illusion.  

My comment is not an attack on the artist; it is simply constructive criticism &amp; I know she is a wonderful artist mashAllah :)


Thank you for your time :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Salam <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>It is good to know that Zukreat was capable of pursuing her dream &amp; I wish her all the best <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   However, the following paragraph is rather irrelevant:</p>
<p>“The modeling world and professional make-up artist club is new territory for a ‘hijaabi’, but so far Zukreat has never faced any form of prejudice; she has been recruited on the merits of her artistic flare, clearly evident in the contracts she obtained.  Being a practicing Muslim, there are scenarios where she felt she must draw the line, for example saying no to make-up for singers and models in music videos.”</p>
<p>What if the singer was a decent &amp; respectful individual? What if the models in a music video are not doing anything that will raise red flags? There are few photos, which are inappropriate &amp; provocative, where Zukreat was the makeup artist, where does she draw the line when it comes to photo shoots? In today’s world, some Muslims have double standards &amp; contradict themselves &amp; the lines that tend to be draw are rather thin or an illusion.  </p>
<p>My comment is not an attack on the artist; it is simply constructive criticism &amp; I know she is a wonderful artist mashAllah <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Thank you for your time <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Comment on Inspire- Empowerment of Muslim woman by Nafeesa</title>
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		<dc:creator>Nafeesa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What a refreshing article - celebrating women&#039;s achievements is not nearly done often enough, and I personally feel very motivated to attend the next &#039;Inspire&#039; course....thank you!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a refreshing article &#8211; celebrating women&#8217;s achievements is not nearly done often enough, and I personally feel very motivated to attend the next &#8216;Inspire&#8217; course&#8230;.thank you!</p>
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