tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post2333256911743446807..comments2024-02-21T04:09:16.016-05:00Comments on COLOURS OF MY LIFE: Badu and Her TattoosShahirah Elaizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-63011868755474394562012-03-13T22:47:58.713-04:002012-03-13T22:47:58.713-04:00get ur point babe, well saidget ur point babe, well saidHawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903094315868288289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-57790673956546602132012-03-05T17:51:35.596-05:002012-03-05T17:51:35.596-05:00this post was brilliant. THANK U.
Truth is, Malay...this post was brilliant. THANK U.<br /><br />Truth is, Malaysian Muslims seem to think they are ABOVE everyone else due to their so-called piety. What u do is between you and Allah and sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we've no right to judge another person and scrutinise them for their actions.<br /><br />Malaysian Muslims have this wonderful talent of overreacting and being rude R Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659332941383343005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-17269708789499369432012-03-02T03:59:08.572-05:002012-03-02T03:59:08.572-05:00Wow. Exactly what I thought about the whole issue....Wow. Exactly what I thought about the whole issue. Nicely put =)Adilahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376476681600316803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-69157613343756925992012-03-01T21:06:45.714-05:002012-03-01T21:06:45.714-05:00Yes Anonymous, I agree with you. JazakAllah Khair ...Yes Anonymous, I agree with you. JazakAllah Khair for explaining why Muslims reacted the way they did. We should definitely be offended when someone deliberately insults Islam (e.g. burning the Qur'an, drawing images of Prophet Muhammad pbuh) but in Erykah Badu's case, it was a mistake committed out of ignorance. We've pointed out her wrongdoing. There's no need to humiliate her Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-88635534952264759702012-03-01T09:00:28.328-05:002012-03-01T09:00:28.328-05:00Stupidity! Plain stupidity. Time to get rid of stu...Stupidity! Plain stupidity. Time to get rid of stupid press and their paymasters.Alitstarhttp://alithome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-1346300280202344352012-03-01T03:49:03.965-05:002012-03-01T03:49:03.965-05:00Allah. He is the Lord who Muslims worship. His nam...Allah. He is the Lord who Muslims worship. His name is sacred. ANY act of displaying it in an inappropriate manner (aka on a half naked body) is a form of insult. For non muslims such as Christians, no, it wouldn't be offensive. i mean why would it be. its fine for them to tattoo jesus on their body. it's fine. because they are fine with it. Muslims, most Muslims are not. why? it's a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-69100242479758667162012-03-01T03:15:03.489-05:002012-03-01T03:15:03.489-05:00Thanks for posting about it...I briefly saw the in...Thanks for posting about it...I briefly saw the insert on Al Jazeera and am familiar with this body-art picture...but didn't know the circumstances under which the pic was posted in the newspaper. Definitely hidden agenda by the publication in question!washihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-28919465043810415762012-03-01T02:20:32.150-05:002012-03-01T02:20:32.150-05:00Because if Allah swt can forgive a prostitute when...Because if Allah swt can forgive a prostitute when she gave a thirsty dog some water, surely I can forgive Erykah.Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-66186636261877256472012-03-01T02:17:48.828-05:002012-03-01T02:17:48.828-05:00if people are not outraged by the other issues, le...if people are not outraged by the other issues, let it be, why we musn't we be angry over this matter? come on!outragednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-21293504330734327162012-03-01T02:12:19.380-05:002012-03-01T02:12:19.380-05:00And why aren't people as outraged about US sol...And why aren't people as outraged about US soldiers burning the Qur'an in Afghanistan?Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-40354009394380504542012-03-01T02:08:11.856-05:002012-03-01T02:08:11.856-05:00@furious (and outraged), I have a feeling you are ...@furious (and outraged), I have a feeling you are the same person so I will only publish one of your comments. Body paint is not haraam. Otherwise henna art would be haraam. And what does this have to do with bodypaint and wigs anyway? I already said people have the right to feel offended but I don't understand why Muslims in Malaysia cannot be as angry about corruption, stealing, killing Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-88358278318359526772012-03-01T01:58:36.893-05:002012-03-01T01:58:36.893-05:00evnthough it's not tatoo but it represents tat...evnthough it's not tatoo but it represents tatoo, like we don't do bodypaint because it's close to resemble tatoo. like we cannot wear wig eventhough it covers our real hair. get it?check your fact straight.furiousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-75020172856327749972012-03-01T01:26:05.797-05:002012-03-01T01:26:05.797-05:00@Arin: First of all, they're not tattoos. You ...@Arin: First of all, they're not tattoos. You might want to re-read my post. Having said that, if you find the body art/painting offensive, I get that. Secondly, that's not what I'm saying. It's not a matter of what the govt prioritises but a matter of what WE as Muslims prioritise.<br /><br />@sigordo: Yes, I completely agree with you. You made lots of good points. Makes me Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-7753493033531088162012-03-01T01:21:30.504-05:002012-03-01T01:21:30.504-05:00Well written, Sha! After reading, hearing & wa...Well written, Sha! After reading, hearing & watching this Erykah Badu story, seriously what's happening to our country?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-12598343080081046042012-03-01T00:08:24.760-05:002012-03-01T00:08:24.760-05:00Salam,
Does it mean that as long as the Baby iss...Salam,<br /> <br />Does it mean that as long as the Baby issue is not settled, we can't touch on the Badu issue?<br /><br />It's unfortunate to Badu, the blame should be on The Star. Nevertheless, an action need to be taken. Whether cancellation of the concert is too harsh or not, that is another issue.<br /><br />However, I dont think we can view this issue as "the government Arinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-29769570671364875842012-02-29T23:26:43.908-05:002012-02-29T23:26:43.908-05:00Erykah Badu's tattoos, her life, her art, her ...Erykah Badu's tattoos, her life, her art, her choice. I don't see any problem there. <br /><br />Basically, the concert was cancelled on the basis of breaching PUSPAL guidelines. Simple.<br /><br />However, the question now is why would The Star choose to use that picture in particular? We are talking about The Star, who has been around for so many years. How can they overlook such Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-69602013438452375142012-02-29T23:11:04.265-05:002012-02-29T23:11:04.265-05:00very well said babe...its really enlighten me in a...very well said babe...its really enlighten me in a way. thanksThe.Confession.Of.Ainlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118061215315780624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-60486211777269040832012-02-29T23:01:54.720-05:002012-02-29T23:01:54.720-05:00When I started reading your post, I was thinking, ...When I started reading your post, I was thinking, "So?" I'm with you, I'm not offended, some people look for anything to get offended by.Mona Zenhomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881961590047177174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-7458582457687063372012-02-29T22:56:15.336-05:002012-02-29T22:56:15.336-05:00sigh*...people need to sort out the priority...sigh*...people need to sort out the priority...Tun Tejahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764091788842174260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-70413652117140187382012-02-29T22:51:30.855-05:002012-02-29T22:51:30.855-05:00Well written.
I had the same feeling too, but I j...Well written.<br /><br />I had the same feeling too, but I just don't know how to express it in words.<br /><br />Gotta agree with you, Malaysians especially Muslims needs to adjust our priorities. Gotta focus more on our own flaws.<br /><br />Thanks again for writing! :)Ayuni A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12955725674071317069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-7139306417251281592012-02-29T22:34:05.473-05:002012-02-29T22:34:05.473-05:00well said and written :)well said and written :)Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639356975624325879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-850737473310255622012-02-29T21:58:32.341-05:002012-02-29T21:58:32.341-05:00i'm feeling the same way about this issue..hmm...i'm feeling the same way about this issue..hmm..what's happening to our country nowadays..to many unsolved issues..nauzubillah min zalik..may Allah protect us always..xx<br />p/s: can't wait to read your entry about our environment..((lynas,etc) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118706142381898879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-90518130145467473372012-02-29T21:49:45.411-05:002012-02-29T21:49:45.411-05:00Very well said =)Very well said =)Syaz Enoreply@blogger.com