So, you are probably wondering where I have been the last
few days. . . here, there and everywhere.
Okay, lets correct that. I have been bust with writing and
reading. First, I joined Fanfiction, (yeiy! Whoop! Whoop! *doing a little dance
in my head*) then I did some writing for the sequel of This My Story before I
got some major writer’s block, then, finally, I discovered this new site called
Wattspad. Or is it Wattpad? Ugh! Even then, it has amazing stories, and I
actually got some ideas on what to write about my One Direction scenes. Thanks
Wattpad!
What’s this blog post about today? You wonder, right? Good
thing you asked my friend! This post is about people minding their own business,
like literally!
You are probably guessing that something has pissed me off =
me ranting today. You BET!
Actually, I am not really pissed. (This is me expressing my
conflicted opinions :-) )
Oh, and go check out the new One Direction
Video->>>>for Best Song Ever! if I knew how to post links, I would
do it, but I don’t, so, just go to Google/YouTube, then type ‘Best Song
Ever-One Direction’ and click on the video. Have a laugh and thank me later.
Away from one of my favorite boy bands, I have a pressing
issue to address. Hence my blog post today.
I know, we are always so quick to judge someone when they
make a mistake or do something that everyone reckons is a mistake because it
goes against the flow. It is human tendency, nature even. But in that moment of
blindness, have you ever stopped to think how it would be if you were thrown in front of the gun’s barrel?
I doubt if you did.
Everyone makes choices- to do, to not do, or to bum and try
nothing. Yes, choosing to not choose is a choice.
In my twenty one years of life, I have learnt to not
eliminate certain scenarios. For example, I used to have a friend who vowed to
keep her hair natural till the day she’d die. One year ago, she got it all
relaxed and right now, she doesn’t regret making the choice to change her hair
do. Of course I ask her about it and she shrugs her shoulders and says that
nothing’s permanent.
This doesn’t only go for hair.
Today, at 4.00 am, while having my meal, I went online to
find out a little more about Zayn Malik. Or Zain Malik, (Oh my, I share a name
with him!) one of the guys from One Direction *blush* and yes, I know he is
muslim. I have since I Googled them when I was trying to find out what the hell
the terms like ‘Beliebers’ ‘Directioners’ ‘Directionators’ ‘One Direction’
‘BTR’ ‘The Wanted’ and ‘Arianators’ meant. So, I was pretty interested in
finding out more about these guys called One Direction and I went a-looking. I
was very surprised to find out that they had my name sake!
Well, I would start gushing about their rise to stardom
right now, but this isnot my main focus today. My main focus is how some people
can actually find the time and the money to talk badly about someone who is
doing what he loves.
And yes, it is about Zayn.
Zayn loves music, and if he is happy, then I think people
should be happy he is happy. He earns decent money, his siblings are happy, and
his life is easier right now. I have a problem with the people who are cursing
him and saying mean things about Zayn not being Muslim.
His background is a little mixed up- I think his mum was
Christian, and when it comes to such matters, people tend to forget that it is
not as easy as ABC. It is a little conflicting because, first of all, it is not
a guarantee that you will go for Madrassa. Secondly, as you grow up, you will
never fit in. Thirdly, you will probably get bullied. Fourthly, you will get
relief from your problems by working harder on your talents so that you can
forget the feeling inside.
I guess that is what Zayn did- worked on his singing. It
paid off, because now he is touring with four other mates of his who together
form the band (in a sing-song voice) One Direction!
Sometimes, your parents don’t want you to get confused, so
instead they instill the belief in you that there is a God, and that you should
always pray to Him, because He is the only one who truly understands what you
go through. I say, better a believer with no religion, than a non-believer with
one.
He said the shahadah. Once someone says the words, “La ilaha ilallah wa Muhammad rasooloolah”,
then who are you to question his faith? It is true that some actions leave
us like non-believers, but that doesn’t mean that we are not muslim. What matters
most is what we believe in,. our renewal of faith and our actions.
So it does hurt when someone goes out of their way to insult
the rest of us by saying that someone is not ‘Muslim enough’ or ‘Christian
enough’. Just because you have been hearing rumours, it doesn’t mean that he
does what the rumour says he does. I have beef with people who tend to think I
am not ‘Muslim enough’ because I am a native African, or because my hair is not
as soft or as smooth as an Arab’s, of that my pigment is not as light as
theirs.
You don’t know how I live my life, you don’t know a thing
about me. So stop judging me by the crap you hear. If you don’t know, ask.
If you have never walked a mile in my shoes, shut it! Shut
up and live your life!
At least I know I have something to live for. As they say,
when a door closes, a window opens. If Zayn’s life is all about music, then let
him. Who knows, maybe he will change many people’s lives with it. In case you
didn’t know, many musicians and singers have somehow improved the lives of many
other people by being themselves. They start charities and help everyone who
needs their assistance. Others become ambassadors (I’d like to be made one some
day) of change, and they work to eradicate diseases and conditions that hinder
growth and development.
As my tweet said, earlier today (my twitter handle is
@ynabeesa), leave Zayn Malik alone! If you haven’t lived his life, or
experienced his insecurities, then you have NOTHING to contribute to the flames
of hate against him. And that applies to everyone else. You have no right to
hate someone if you haven’t lived through their experiences.
You will never understand how much it hurts till you feel
the pain.
So back off me, Zayn and everyone else who you have been
spreading crap about! If you have a problem, just tell him or her personally,
not going around tainting someone’s name. As is well known, Karma is a WITCH (I know everyone goes
with the ‘Karma is a b*tch’ version,
but I use the moderated one.)
And Zayn, for the record, I don’t dig your tattoos. I think
you have great skin and you shouldn’t be covering it with dark artificial
marks. #JustSaying
Have an awesome day my good people!
Much love,
Me.
oh, and for the record, i love singing too. #TeamZainZayn
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