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Ibrahim Jaaber: Brainwash Complete (Video)

Brainwash complete is a powerful spoken word by brother Ibrahim Jaaber at the 2015 Islamic Motivations December convention, Perth Convention and exhibition centre.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf: Islam and Entertainment (Video)

Amir Sulaiman – Love Muhammad (Video)

8th January 2015 Rumi’s Cave

POEM OF THE ATOMS – RUMI (Video)

Movie: May Allah Bless France (Trailer)

info-pictogram1 Regis, a young, black teenager whose sole aspiration is to be a successful rap artist, must first overcome the underprivileged, drug-ridden French suburbs of his upbringing in this black and white debut from hip-hop musician Abd Al Malik. Amidst his double life as a petty criminal and an aspiring artist, Regis eventually finds Islam after the death of a close friend. The film, based on Malik’s real-life experiences, follows the young convert as he navigates the music industry, street violence and racism, leading him to newfound fame in the world of rap and slam-poetry.

Why I Hate School But Love Education (Video)

Amir Sulaiman: She Said, I Prefer A Broken Neck… (Video)

Devine Carama Presents: “Power of Words” – Hiphop & Poetry (Video)

info-pictogram1 My presentation focuses on poetry and hiphop and how those forums can be used as an alternative outlet in expressing their feelings (as oppose to lashing out or fighting) as well as a way to inspire others. I also talk about how students talk to each other as well as certain names that they call each others. My main focus is how the words we use have power so its up to us to choose whether we use that power in a good way or a bad way. My presentation varies depending on the age group and/or specific things individual teachers or principles want me to touch on.

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Abiodun Oyewole: Something Beautiful (Video)

info-pictogram1 Legendary Last Poet Abiodun Oyewole wants to say something beautiful but bad feelings, bad thoughts and unresolved history seem to be getting in his way. Abiodun Oyewole is a founding member of The Last Poets who cleared a path for the birth of hip-hop.