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04/12/2023

https://youtu.be/Pe_fGLVHaBU?si=vI7RjYq7H_zwfAuW

This is my latest poem, Torn. It explores three different states of mind in a single narrative: ecstasy, anger, and depression.

I'd be incredibly grateful if you checked it out, left a comment, and shared it with others!

Let me know if you resonate with any of these mindsets and how they come into play during your creative process!

JazakAllahu Khairan, in advance. As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.

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12/06/2023

The greatest enemy you have is yourself.

You can either listen to the voice that tells you to give up when things are difficult.

Or you can listen to the voice that tells you to keep going because failure is not an option

The choice is yours.

07/09/2022

The latest artist spotlight for Wordplay & Flow] is none other than yours truly.

In the article I discuss my poetry venture so far, the birth and dissolution of Just Rhyme, and what to expect in the coming months. I also make a couple of big announcements. So, yeah... go check the ting!

Link in Wordplay & Flow] 's bio.

05/09/2022

Last night was a movie. I can honestly say that being a part of BT Sport' 'Sport in Words' show is the highlight of my poetry endeavour thus far.

I feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to speak about a role model of mine in front of an audience comprised of fellow poets and special guests including the likes of Andy Cole and Joe Cole.

Shout out to for bringing this wonderful initiative to my attention and reminding me of why I love this.

Al hamdulilah for everything. Bring on the next one! In Sha Allah.

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30/08/2022

I am often guilty of expecting too much of myself. I have allowed myself to believe that working towards success means I should be perpetually engaged in whatever activity it is I'm seeking to progress in. Not only has this been occasionally detrimental, hindering my ability to enjoy the process, but also psychologically taxing.

Truth be told, immoderate self-expectation can be crippling. Not only does it threaten our ability to attain success in the first place, but also affects our ability to love and appreciate our selected craft. How can we love something we are constantly stressed out over? Weighed down by notions of some false sense of impending obsolescence if we aren't regularly engaged in advancing our position?

No doubt, if we want success, we have to put in the work. We have to make a determined effort to attain it. That means working through exhaustion, battling through stress, and striking an impossible work-life balance that includes creativity. But it doesn't mean driving ourselves crazy with unrealistic expectations.

Work hard. But work wisely. Don't burn yourself out trying to be better. Enjoy the process. This is something I've had to really ingrain in myself, as, for years, I've only focused on the end goal, ultimately missing out on the sweetness derived from the fruits of my labour.

I'm finally trying to appreciate the process and enjoy whatever blessings Allah (God) gives me. You should too.



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08/08/2022

I took a lengthy break away from the scene at the end of 2021. I stepped away to reevaluate my aims, my purpose and overall feeling towards poetry. Life was getting busier than ever and I wasn't sure I had enough passion left to fill my pen with.

I was wrong.

The time away really allowed me to reflect, think about how much I actually love doing this. Sometimes you need to take a step back to take two steps forward. I've enjoyed performing more than ever before since popping back up on the scene a couple of months ago.

It is a blessing to be able to share my truth with audiences across the UK. I look forward to sharing more of my creativity with you all in the coming months. God-Willing.

04/08/2022

I love what I do.

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