To Be or Not To Be! What Is A Virtuous Man, Is The Question...

Byron Muhammad was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is now living in Houston, TX. Bro. Byron joined the Nation of Islam in March 1990 and served as Student Secretary and Student Captain in the Nation of Islam. Bro. Byron's professional career has included entrepreneurship in construction and he is now a Clinical Research Associate in the medical field. Bro. Byron's passion includes working with our youth and serving the community. He is now embarking upon a path for the “Get it done” foundation and Do for self entertainment. He loves to share his life experiences with all people but particular emphasis on our youth. 

During Byron Muhammad's interview I asked him the following question, "what does it mean to be a virtuous man?" Below is his answer.

"When one thinks of the word virtuous, normally a picture of a woman comes to mind. Most men are not thought of as virtuous. Men are mostly considered; respectful, courteous, nice, kind and decent, but not virtuous. Why?

Could it be that there are not a lot of virtuous men around? The statement that a lot of women make seems to point in the direction that we don’t have any left, all men are dogs! If we survey the landscape and take an analysis, we can see that the men are missing from the picture. A lot of our men are locked up in prison, no education (knowledge of self and others) and no prospect of a future. Others are just lost in the drive for money and sex. However, all is not lost.

Let’s take a look at the word virtuous. In the book, Choose the right word, by S.I. Hayakawa, on page 84, virtuous implies someone who refrains from immoral behavior. We are taught by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan that our problem is Spiritual. We have a moral problem in all communities. Greed is the order of the day, sexism is the order of the day, classism is the order of the day and racism is the order of the day. We could take all of these “isms” that are affecting our communities and conceptualize into two words, immoral behavior.

Immoral behavior stems from a spiritual defect in the human being.

What does this have to do with, “what does it mean to be a virtuous man?” Well, to me a virtuous man is one who sees himself as God sees him; a protector, a producer and a provider. We will call them the 3 P's. First thing is a protector. A man must, at all times, protect himself from outside influences that are not in his best interest. A man without a plan and the ability and will to carry out that plan is a man that is neither this nor that. If he can’t protect his own interest what about someone in his care? We are not just speaking of physical protection, but a man has to have that mental fortitude to withstand whatever he is faced with in his life. A virtuous man will first protect himself, his mother, his sister, his aunt, his female cousin and then protect all women regardless of relations.

The man must then be a producer. He must produce that which is beneficial to himself, his family, his community and then the world. He must produce that which produces a future for his family and his community.

The man must be a provider. A provider is one who supplies a means of subsistence. A provider is not niggardly he shares in his abundance. He is willing to give. A virtuous man is one who loves to provide. This is what is missing in our communities, virtuous men. A man that is willing to give his all for the benefit of himself, his family, his community and then the world. This man would love to keep his woman virtuous and modest. A woman could not help herself but to be modest in the community of a virtuous man. Furthermore, a man could not help himself in the company of a virtuous and modest woman. In that type of environment, the children would grow up to be an example of what they see."

Thank you Bro. Byron for taking time out of your day to share your knowledge with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

The Itsy Bitsy Truth

What is the itsy bitsy truth? I believe we all know that itsy bitsy pertains to something that is small so the itsy bitsy truth in regards to modesty is the less clothes you wear the more you objectify yourself.  Now, let's talk about this video.

First, I would like to point out that although the swimwear she makes is a bit more modest than a bikini it is still not modest but there is truth in what she is saying. For instance, when she talks about the study that was done at Princeton University, kudos to Princeton by the way, the results of that study exposed some interesting facts. One of which was when a woman is "scantily clad", meaning inadequately clothed, half-clothed, under clothed or not wearing clothing, it triggers the part of the males brain that has to do with tools. Well,what do you do with tools? You use them. Don't a lot of women complain about men using them and only seeing them as an object? Let's continue, the study also showed that the activity in the medial prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is associated with pondering another person's thoughts, feelings and intentions completely shuts down. So it is scientifically proven that the less clothes you wear the less a man is able to think as a human being therefore he doesn't treat you like one. There was another study that proved when men saw images of women who were modestly dressed they were seen as someone to connect with and not someone to be used.

Some of you may be thinking, "why do I have to base my actions on what men think or how they feel!?" Well, to completely disregard the male population is not practical. Ignoring modesty actually plays right into the hands of the majority of the male population. Modesty forces men to acknowledge your character and interact with you as a person. Males are thrilled to see you walking down the street improperly dressed. That means that there is less work for them. That's where game comes in, where the goal is for you to think they are decent so they can get what they want. They are not thinking about you on a spiritual and emotional level. You advocate, meaning publicly support, such behavior by the way you dress. Do all men run game? No. But the men who don't are most likely looking for a woman that is on their level, a woman who is modest in her dress and in her thinking.

"Dress how you want to be addressed."

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The Oppression of Muslim Women

Let's talk about the men and women who are known all over the world for their modesty, muslim men and women, in particular the women. Muslim women are required and are supposed to dress modestly meaning our hair should be covered, our clothing isn't supposed to be form fitting and our feet should be covered as well. Now, some of you may be thinking "oh my god, they are doing the most," but if you think about all of the creeps who have foot fetishes, who make disrespectful comments about your form when you walk by, it's really for the best.

There are a lot of ideas out there about how modesty affects muslim women. Some people say that we're oppressed, that the men control the women and force modesty onto the women, when that is far from reality. Modesty is something that is enforced by God to protect ALL women not just muslim women. Nun's are required to do the same. There's a scripture in the bible that says, "I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God." - 1 Timothy 2:9-10 It also says in 1 Peter 3:3-4 that "your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." The purpose of wearing the scarf is not to oppress women, it is to protect us from not only men but ourselves as well. We as women tend to put too much of our worth in our appearance and as a result we lose sight of what, or shall I say who is really important, God. If you cover your hair and body, what are you left with? What does your spirit look like?

When women wear tight clothing, whether it's consciously or subconsciously, they want to attract a man. Why do you think women turn around to look in the mirror? Y'all know what I'm talking about. The purpose is to sexually attract a man, when you wear that type of clothing. As a woman, you are going to naturally attract a man regardless of what you wear BUT you have to consider the type of attention you're attracting. Why do you want to attract that kind of disrespectful attention to yourself? Einstein once said, "insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." If men keep making disrespectful comments and advances towards you why would you wear that same dress or type of clothing and expect another man to react differently? A person who will remain anonymous once said to me, "I respect myself, I don't want a man to look at me or touch me but I can still look cute" this was in regards to a dress she wore that showed entirely too much cleavage and was way too short. How can you expect a man whose God given nature is to be attracted to a woman to not look at you when you're on display? That's insane! That's like holding food in front of someone's face, that you know is hungry and expect them not to ask for some or eat it. It's simple, if you don't want to be seen in that light, don't show it! If you carry yourself as a Qween, you will attract a King.

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Don't Make It Rain, Make That Change!

Janelle Monáe, 27

"Janelle Monáe—the inimitable, award-winning, songwriter, performer, producer, Cover Girl and avant-garde funkstress gives an “emotion picture” through her music to the masses. Monáe found herself increasingly drawn to the stories and experiences of the strong women in her life, and their ability to electrify and inspire individuals to do the right thing. 'At some point I realized that the true heart and glue of the community were the women. My mama and grandmamma and my aunties and who to this day, are some of the most powerful beings on the planet. Under their guidance, I went from cleaning houses everyday in my maid outfit to the world-traveling performer I am today. They made me believe in myself enough to move from Kansas and pursue my dreams. A lot of folks think I work hard onstage because of James Brown. But they’ve never met my mother!' Inspired by her mother and other matriarchs, Monáe began to write lyrics and songs about rebel women who refused to be marginalized and dared to live their life boldly and unapologetically in a distant future."

In this video Janelle Monáe gives insight on the behavior that has been passed down and accepted in today's society but it is our duty as women and men to overcome and reject this type of behavior. Janelle Monáe is one of the few women in the spot light that has remained true to herself and what she believes in. She is aware of the concept that "a nation can rise no higher than its woman" a quote from the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad by not only maintaining a modest image but also refusing to let her mind be consumed by the indecency of this world. We, as women, have a duty not only to ourselves but to society to be the change it needs. For example, if a man approaches you with the intent to sleep with you just say no. Don't accept that type of behavior. Women are the vessels God uses to produce life, and with the power God has blessed us with comes responsibility. We are responsible for maintaining life. If we do not change, this cycle will continue.

In order for someone to accept a new way of thinking they must first be willing to listen. We all know how hard it is to get someone to listen to what we have say especially when it is opposite of what that person thinks. Once you get someone to listen, they have to understand what it is you're trying to say. At this point, they can either accept or reject it. If they accept it, they then have to come to terms with what they have been taught their whole life was incorrect. As soon as they learn to accept this their behavior will start to change. This is not a one day fix; they did not learn it in a day. It could take years for someone to change their mindset, especially when it's all they've known. Music has a way of reaching the soul of a person, well at least it used to. Positive artists like Janelle Monáe are trying to bring back the power, consciousness, and love that was once in music but it will not be an easy task. They are going up against a 400 year old mindset that is still being enforced today. We, as a people, have to realize that we have the power to use thought to create the conditions, surroundings, and other experiences of life but this all depends on our habit of thinking. What we do depends on what we are and what we are is the result of what we habitually think. We do not have to accept the way this world is. In the words of Michael Jackson, "if you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make that, change!"

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Source: http://www.jmonae.com/#

Wazeer Talks About Modesty in Music: Blurred Lines Tell Lies...

Wazeer, 20

Wazeer is a 20 year old independent hip hop artist, producer, and cinematographer. He is a Houston native, but has a sound and message in his music that stretches far beyond this region. He began his rap career in the winter of 2011 but has been a musician since 2004 at the age of 11 as a trumpet player and continued until he graduated high school. He now attends HCC (Houston Community College) majoring in Audio Engineering in order to fine tune his craft and build his various businesses. His goal is to redirect hip hop back to its origin of serving the people and true expression and to take the genre to a place the world has never seen. He is a man of the people and a man of god.

During Wazeer's interview I asked him the following questions, with the music of today being absent of anything positive how do you keep your music modest aka conscious and positive? What do you believe the difference is between your mindset and the mindset of other rappers? What is the inspiration or purpose behind your music? What tips can you give others that are or would like to be in the same field as you?

"When I'm coming up with song concepts I'm driven by human experience and raw emotion. All I want to do is create a clear image in the listeners mind that shows my perspective of the world around me; exposing the injustice, lies, deceit, and give clarity on who they are and what they are capable of. For instance, in my song entitled "G Like Me" I emphasize the fact that I am a God, capable of creating the reality I please, but it is intended for the listener to sing along in the self empowering chant. I do believe that there are artist who share my mindset but there are also a multitude of rappers, if we can even call them that, that are only interested in gaining capitol at the expense of their audience and the art form as a whole. Songs are now taking on the form of jingles promoting materialism, criminal behavior, dehumanization and degrading of our women, and alcoholism and drug use. We must take back our genre from our enemy, whose current control makes profit off of it, and return Hip Hop/Rap to its natural form of expression and feed the souls of the people. This is my mission and I won't quit until we are successful.

My advice to anyone aspiring to be a rapper or obtain any occupation in the Hip Hop industry is to decide what you want to do, find out how to do it, hone in on your craft and never take a day off. Some forward progress has to be a daily goal. Always speak the truth in your lyrics and remove fear completely and your success is inevitable."

Thank you Wazeer for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Blurred Lines Tell Lies!

So, we have been talking about the importance of being modest, which is the consciousness of the mind and the body. But let's go in to more detail about why immodesty is so popular in this world.

Everything you see and everything you hear has some kind of sexual suggestions, no matter if it's blatant or subtle it's there. There are examples of this everywhere, such as suggestive images in commercials, billboards, music, etc. What does a half naked woman have to do with perfume? Sex continues to be the focus of mainstream advertising not only for females but for males as well, so much so that the general population truly believes that this is normal. When someone speaks against this behavior they are seen as being "old fashioned" or anti such and such. From the media to the music industry they all have their hand in the pot. Advertising plays a significant economic role in the music business, it's how the industry sells their products and/or artists. The suggestive lyrics of songs promotes the sexual behavior we see on television. What we hear on the radio is reinforced in what we watch. In these music videos today, you often see artists dancing provocatively and on top of that most of the time it has nothing to do with the actual song. The music industry has created this requirement for females to be sexual. It reinforces in both the artists' and the fans' heads that in order to succeed in the music industry one must rely almost entirely on their sexuality. They try to blur the lines to skew our perception of what their goal is; to make indecency fair-seeming.

There’s a reason the quality of mainstream music has decreased significantly since the early 1900s. The more so-called musicians continue to use sex to promote their work, the more it changes our focus from their music to sex. It's not the quality of the song that attracts us to buy their music it's the videos and the erotic images pasted over it and woven into it that will sell it for them. We went from Run DMC to Waka Flocka, Lauren Hill to Nicki Minaj, and Marvin Gaye to Ginuwine. Do we really want our daughter's or son's and little brother's or sister's to be corrupted by people like Miley Cyrus and her video “Wrecking Ball”? Or Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video? Both of which blatantly demeans and portrays women as sexual objects. There's a saying that goes, what you surround yourself with you become. We have to strive to overcome, not succumb.

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Kiana Muhammad talks about Consciousness in Modesty...

 Kiana Muhammad, 21

Kiana Muhammad is from Gary, Indiana but currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is a senior at Southern University and A&M University with a major in Arts Management and Technology Sis. Kiana is the Co-Owner of Kreative Krafts and the Vice-President of the Nation of Islam Student Association (NOISA) Southern University Chapter.

During Sis. Kiana's interview I asked her the following questions, what type of mindset do you need to have to establish your own business? What is the difference between being your own boss and having a regular 9 to 5? What are some tips you can give others who want to start their own business? Here is her answer...

"Owning a business is quite challenging. It has it's pros and cons but it first starts with your mindset and mission. What is it that you want to accomplish by owning a business? Are you willing to sacrifice money and time? These are some of the questions I asked myself before I made the big move into becoming an entrepreneur. First and foremost, you have to have a conversion with Allah (God) asking Him for guidance, endurance, and faith. Without that conversation owning a business is a waste of time, and you don't just have that conversation once. Once you have yourself together then you're ready to roll and that's how's I got started. Now, myself along with two other sisters, Naomi and Khadijah Muhammad make up Kreative Krafts. It began with me owning my own business and Sis Naomi owning hers, then we decided to combine our skills and became Kreative Krafts. After that we added Sis Khadijah because we felt her skills were a great asset to our business. I would say working with these wonderful sisters and creating creative products for everyone is way better than working a 9-5, no offense to those out there who are. Seriously though, you work at your own pace and have your own schedule, you're engaged with your work and your customers, and the best part is you can't get fired! Back to the pros and cons, the pros are like I stated you're the boss, you control the setting, work, etc. The con is that you can not get lazy, you are in charge so all the pressure is on you. All eyes are on you and if you mess up the world is watching, not saying this to scare anyone but it's real. You are your business so everything you do has to reflect your business even if you're not working. A modest mindset is necessary. Disappointment is going to happen so be prepared for that. You can not please all of your customers. I take it as a learning experience because it will prepare me for the next person or give me another scope from the outside. Over all owning a business is fun if you're in it for the right reason, especially if you're in the business with other people. I want to thank all of those who supported Kreative Krafts and those who will. We would be nothing without you all."

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Instagram: @Kreativekrafts
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Thank you Sis. Kiana for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Tariq Muhammad talks about Fashion in Modesty...

Tariq Muhammad, 22

Tariq Muhammad is a 3rd year civil engineering student at the University of Houston. He was born and raised in the Nation of Islam and with his knowledge in civil engineering he aspires to build a better world for his world by starting from the ground up. He also has a passion for teaching, piano and tutoring math. 

During Bro. Tariq's interview I asked him the following questions, what have been your experiences in school and/or in your everyday life with being modest? What do you think about the trend among most young men who sag their pants? How do you make modesty work for you and do you have any tips you can give to others? 

"First, thank you for this opportunity and platform for young adult leaders to be of guidance to our peers in the world of fashion.

Let’s first define modesty. Modesty is a mode of dress and deportment intended not to encourage sexual attraction in others. Therefore, being modest does not conclude that you cannot be attractive. When someone looks at you and your attire they should want to approach you to discover your mental characteristics not your physical characteristics.

It is extremely important that men, especially black men are dressed modestly because nowadays we (black men) have so many odds against us. Majority of the time this world has a visual picture of what a young black man looks like, which is baggy clothes, sagging pants, and unclean facial features (hair, skin, teeth, etc.). In order for us as black men to be released from this worldly stereotype, we must first start dressing like the civilized men we were created to be. We believe and know that the black man is God. Therefore, we have to start thinking, acting, and dressing like the gods that we naturally are. No, you don’t have to wear a suit and tie everyday (but it definitely does not hurt). If men want to attract a real woman of God, then he can’t have his pants hanging down below his behind and expect to attract a woman that is godly divine.

I love bow ties, neckties, suits, blazers, hard bottoms, loafers, and button down shirts because I desire to be a leader for my people, I want to attract leaders, and people who have the same mindset as me. I want to look my very best when I’m amongst my people at work, at school, and elsewhere. Being modest in my attire has opened many doors in all aspects of life. Also I love to express myself through my clothes. I love mixing colors, patterns, and fabrics while still being able to have dinner with any head of state."

Thank you Bro. Tariq for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Do For Self: They Don't Really Care About Us!

The most historically black owned businesses were located on Black Wall Street. For those who don't know, Black Wall Street was located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and contained a total of 600 businesses, 21 churches, 21 restaurants, 30 grocery stores, 2 movie theaters, 6 private airplanes, a hospital, a bank, a post office, schools, libraries, law offices and a bus system . As written by Ebony Magazine, "Its destruction began the way much terrorism, violence and dispossession against African Americans did during that era. A young White woman accused a young Black man of attempted sexual assault, which gave local mobs and White men acting as police just cause to invade the unsuspecting community:"

                      During the night and day of the riot, deputized whites killed more than 300 African Americans. They looted and burned to the ground 40 square blocks of 1,265 African American homes, including hospitals, schools, and churches, and destroyed 150 businesses. White deputies and members of the National Guard arrested and detained 6,000 black Tulsans who were released only upon being vouched for by a white employer or other white citizen. Nine thousand African Americans were left homeless and lived in tents well into the winter of 1921. - Linda Christenson

Read more at EBONY http://www.ebony.com/black-history/the-destruction-of-black-wall-street-405#ixzz2jBggtIOE

1921 Tulsa Race Riot:Survivors & Descendants Recall


As it was then and still remains today, we (black people) are resented. We were and are being deprived of  true knowledge. Someone stated on twitter, "Amerikkka can't afford for Black people to learn their history [because] they might start realizing they aren't as free as they think." The mis-education of the black man and woman, in particular, is not an accident. When our ancestors were brought to America, the western people who brought them here realized they could never be enslaved with the knowledge they possessed. You cannot enslave a people or a nation that has knowledge. When we obtain any type of knowledge we have to make sure we don't just sit on it. We have an obligation not only to ourselves but to our communities to cultivate that knowledge for the good of our people. We have to help ourselves. You don't see the Chinese people begging for jobs, they build their own town instead- China town. You don't see Koreans begging for jobs, they create them- beauty supply stores, nail shops, Korea town, etc. You don't see white people begging for jobs, they're the ones running them! They take the education they receive and their experiences and bring it back to their communities. As a people, we (black people) are the main ones that go around looking and begging for handouts. We MUST do for self!

Each and every one of us has a "God given talent." That means God gave us our duties from birth and He expects us to fulfill them. Duty is a necessary variable when it comes to love. Without duty love is a fantasy and that is exactly where we are mentally, in a fantasy world. There isn't any or very little progress in the black community because love is not present. We don't have true love for ourselves therefore we have a lack of love for our own people. You may be thinking, "oh nuh uh, I love myself and my people!" Do you really? What have you done for yourself today? How have you improved your mental and physical condition? Do you still torture yourself by going to that 9 to 5 you hate so much? What have you established or plan to establish for your people?

I will end the article with this, knowledge is power and just like we exercise and eat healthy, we have to watch what we feed on mentally and exercise and strengthen our minds.

"He who sets the diameter of your knowledge determines the circumference of your activity."

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Also, visit www.economicblueprint.org to start improving your future today!

Kadeem Alexander talks about Consciousness in Modesty...



Kadeem Alexander is the owner of the Generation Flight clothing line. In the picture above Kadeem Alexander is wearing an official G-Flight jacket. To see more of G-Flight's clothing go to www.generationflight.net.

During Kadeem Alexander's interview I asked him the following questions, what type of mindset should you have to establish your own business? What is the difference between being your own boss and having a regular 9 to 5? What are some tips you can give others who want to start their own business? Here is his response...

"To go into business for yourself, one must be the type of person who is willing to accept challenges. If you’re a person who likes to take the easy route or one of those “I do my job and I go home” type of people, that doesn't like to be bothered with work after 5 o clock, then going into business for yourself might not be for you. Whatever project you decide to take on, you need to be fully passionate about. Your passion is ultimately what’s going to allow you to flourish more than any of your particular talents. When you love what you do, it shows in your work, and you will be successful."

G-flight website: www.generationflight.net

Business info : online store - GenerationFlight.net

IG: Gflight_Clothing
Email: Gflight10@yahoo.com

Thank you Bro. Kadeem for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Akilah Muhammad talks about Fashion in Modesty...

                                           Akilah Muhammad, 20

Akilah Muhammad was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Sis. Akilah is currently a junior in college with a major in pre-podiatry and aspires to become a world renowned podiatrist. Sis. Akilah also stated, "I love being a member of the NOI! [Nation of Islam]" I chose to interview Akilah Muhammad because of the way she makes modesty her own. As you can see her outfits are well put together, fashion forward and most importantly modest! Sis. Akilah is an excellent example of what modesty looks like.

During Sis. Akilah's interview I asked her the following questions, "What are your experiences in school and/or in your everyday life with being modest? How do you make modesty work for you and what are some tips you can give to others? Here is her answer...

"Modesty to me is just expressing your individuality without showing your body. Modesty is loving yourself enough to not show yourself. I love being able to put different prints and patterns together and making it something totally new and different. Modesty is an everyday struggle for some but once you get used to covering your body it becomes natural. Who said you can't be cute and modest? (smile)."

Thank you Sis. Akilah for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Modesty!? Ain't nobody got time for that!...Or do you?

Greetings everyone! Peace be unto you! Last week was the 18th anniversary of the Million Man March: Muhammad's Economic Program To End Poverty and Want in Tuskegee, Alabama! It was a life changing experience! The DVD from this past Sunday is not available just yet but if you go to www.finalcall.com you can purchase the DVD of The Holy Day of Atonement 2012 in Charlotte, NC. I promise you won't regret it!

Now, back to the subject at hand...modesty!

How effective is it when someone explains something but isn't giving any examples on how to apply it? So! This week I want to focus on showing you all what modesty looks like. Modesty does not have to consist of covering your whole body to the point where people can only see your eyes. Modesty can be up to date, fashionable, chic and classy! Modesty is high fashion!

Many women are concerned that if they cover themselves they lose their beauty, but that is far from the truth. True beauty lies in what is unseen. It may sound cliche but it's true. In this world, too much value is placed upon on the sexual attraction of a woman. If you're a woman you will always be attractive to a man, the problem is attracting the wrong type of attention. You should want a man to respect you. You should want a man to see the true essence of you when he looks at you not your breasts, thighs and legs. This is not KFC!

The same goes for men. Sagging your pants, wearing a muscle shirt and Jordan's does not mean you have "swag". It just looks like you have no class. You don't have to dress up all the time, there's a time and a place for everything but looking presentable is a must! Both men and women should present themselves in a way that they'll be respected. Women, if you want men to stop touching you inappropriately, dress and act like you do! Men, if you don't want people to see you as a "thug" then dress and act like it!

I encourage everyone, both men and women, to give their opinion on this topic and the previous topics. Just post a comment right below this article! Please keep your comments respectable and refrain from using any profanity. Thank you!

Masaniai Muhammad Ali speaks on Modesty vs Immodesty...

Masaniai Muhammad Ali 

Producer / Composer / Sound Designer / Writer

 
Masaniai is a diverse music producer, musician, songwriter and singer from Watts, California. The talented and beautiful producer has scored music for MTV’s “Adventures in Hollyhood” starring Academy Award-Winning rap group, Three 6 Mafia, written music for Grammy Award-Winning artist, Wyclef Jean, and also commercials for PF Chang's Pei Wei Asian Market. Other credits include work as a background singer for India Arie, co-production credits with Battlecat (Producer for Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit), and co-writing credits with Rich Kidd of Canada (Producer for Drake, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, and Kendrick Lamar).
 
During Sis. Masaniai's interview she was asked to give her views on this weeks most popular topic, "Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?"
 
"Unfortunately, society has been so dumbed down to the point where positive and good natured adjectives such as "modest" and "decent" are viewed as corny or just plain and simply lame. We all want to be judges over everyone else around us but ourselves, and beat each other down if we are not in accordance with a standard that none of us has set, so we look for what's "popular". It's not "popular" to be modest or decent. It's not popular to actually want to bring home a man to introduce to your father. In fact, it's the total opposite. It's popular to be ignorant. It's popular to be vulgar and blunt, it's "funny", and we can't forget about how "hard" and "tough" it makes you look. So we go for what's "in", when in truth, none of us truly want a man or a woman that is disrespectful, raunchy, and vulgar.

In every woman's heart, she wants an Idris Elba, but that type of man is not "popular" these days, so she continues to pursue the Lil Waynes, and once again has created yet another relationship that is bound to fail, and the process continues. As women, we must start within self first, and ask ourselves do we want a future with class and quality, or just another yesterday with a trend. I want to feel a sense of pride when I think of my other half, and that can only be accomplished by choosing the best, and only then can I choose the best when I realize what is the best."

Thank you Sis. Masaniai for taking the time to share your words and knowledge with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Sydney Allen speaks on Modesty vs. Immodesty...

                                                    Sydney Allen, 21

Sydney Allen currently attends University of Texas (Austin) and is a 4th year Elementary Education major. When she graduates she will then go on to shape the minds of young children. It is important for them to have the proper education that will allow them to excel not only in school but in their every day lives. There are so few good teachers in this world that truly cares about the well being of their students. Sydney Allen will be that one in a million teacher that will help our children be successful.

During Sydney Allen's interview I asked her to shed a little light on the topic this week, "Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?"

"I think one of the most important things to state first is that not only is modesty shown through attire but through attitude and personality. I think every woman can appreciate a man who not only dresses to the T but also carries himself in a very humble way. Although the importance of a woman dressing modestly is discussed more, as women I think we need to make our preferences known. I personally consider a man who dresses well very intriguing, simply because it’s somewhat foreign these days. Dressing well can encompass many different styles. Personally, I love cardigans, for myself and for men. Why? It’s just something about man sweaters that yells classy. Something as simple as what we wear can show outwardly what we think of ourselves. Although we like to say we don’t judge people on what they look like, we can’t deny the fact that we weigh heavily on what we see first. Basketball shorts vs slacks, muscle shirt vs button down. It’s all a matter of balance. If the man expects the woman to carry herself modestly then so should he. Birds of a feather flock together or in my case birds with cardigans."

Thank you Sis. Sydney for your words and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?

Last week we heard from the young men but this week we're going to hear from the young women! Who would a woman prefer to introduce to her father? Would it be a respectable, debonair, classy man like Idris Elba? Or would it be someone like Lil Wayne who is disrespectful to women, raunchy and vulgar? Who???

I have to quote Bro. Jerard X again, "only an immodest woman likes an immodest man and vice versa." What you are/think is what you will attract. When you see an indecent man 99.99999% of the time he will be with an immodest woman. A real woman wants a man she can be proud to take home to meet her father. A man that she would be proud to have a son by. When you take a man to meet your parents you would expect him to dress appropriately.

Along with the word woman, man is also used too loosely. Being a man is so much more than just being gender specific. To be a man means that you're striving to uphold your manly duties. But what are these duties? A man strives to protect, provide and love his woman and family, he strives to set an example for young men to teach them to how to be a real man, his strength has the potential to inspire the masses. Although modesty isn't just about the way you dress it is important because that is the first thing people notice about you. Men, if you are trying to apply for a respectable job and you're wearing an extra large shirt and sagging your pants they will turn you away before you can even get to the door, but if you're wearing a nice shirt with business casual pants you would be taken more seriously. Of course, you don't have to wear a suit and tie 24/7 but just pull your pants up and wear a decent casual shirt. That, is modesty. 

Dress your mentality!

Men and women want someone who will match their fly both mentally and physically. It's a package deal. What decent, respectable woman who is striving to uphold her womanly duties wants someone like Lil Wayne!? None! Like I said earlier, it is not only the way you dress that defines modesty it is also your mindset. If you want better be better.

I encourage everyone both men and women to give their opinion on this topic and the previous topics. Just post a comment right below this article! Please keep your comments respectable and refrain from using any profanity. Thank you!

Marcellus Pennington speaks on Modesty vs Immodesty...

Marcellus Pennington is 20 years old and is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a processing member of the Nation of Islam and attends Muhammad Mosque Number 82.

Bro. Marcellus was asked to give his views on this weeks topic, "Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?"

"The value of modesty can be determined by what the scarceness of it has produced. As The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches us, where there are no good women there will never be any good men. Why? Because women are the moral standards of society. Some people tend to think that modesty is simply covering up your adornments, but it’s much deeper than that. Modesty, like Islam is a way of life. It’s in your mannerism, your demeanor, your words and even how you present those words. With that being said we know that all good things have their polar opposites! Immodesty is currently the order of the day. Sisters nowadays walk around not just half nude, but nude in some cases! Anytime you’re not wearing under garments you’re technically nude even if you have on a gown or a thin piece of clothing. There’s no shame in our sister’s game nowadays. How can any man think righteously when you have women parading around like that? A brother can act as godly as he wants to, but let any woman, especially a good looking black woman, walk past him letting it all hang out and his gaze is as good as stolen. It has gotten to a point now that being that that’s all that brother’s see they think that's all there is. They think that is acceptable even though deep down they know it isn’t. I would more than likely be the same way were it not for the teachings of The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. I am now of the mindset that anything other than modesty is unacceptable. I wouldn’t dream of presenting any woman to my mother that did not have any self-respect. Because if you don’t respect yourself others don’t stand a chance."

Thank you Bro. Marcellus for your words and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Kevin Raney speaks on Modesty vs. Immodesty...

Kevin Raney, also known as DJ K-Rain, is a professionally certified disc jockey with a track record of working with successful artists such as BabyBoyDaPrince, AyyeJayye and Junior Ju (MGM) and Steven Ross (RBK) from sweet 16's. He also does weddings, upscale events and organizational benefits. He has hosted six successful mixtapes and is a live mixer for KCOH 1440 AM based in Houston, Texas. The multi-talented DJ K-Rain continues to collaborate with well known producers and promoters in the music and entertainment industry.

During Kevin Raney's interview he was asked to talk about this weeks topic, "Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?"

"My answer is simple, either way I appreciate a woman that possesses a beautiful spirit and a zest for life. I am the type of man who knows not to judge a woman solely on her looks. It’s what’s on the inside that really counts. Therefore, you can’t always judge a book by its cover.

My view of a modest woman is a young lady who can look and play the part. She’s mature, confident within herself and knows exactly what to do and how to do it. Whether it’s dressing up for church, meeting the parents or going to the park. She’s always fashionable, appropriate and understands that first impressions are lasting."

Thank you Bro. Kevin for your words and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Jerard X speaks on why men should be modest too...

Jerard X, 28

Jerard X is a poet, artist, writer and an aspiring teacher, mathematician and scientist. Bro. Jerard obtained his Bachelor's degree in Communications from the College of Charleston and is also the former Owner and Vice President of KIPP AV (audio and video). Most importantly, Bro. Jerard is always striving to be a man of God.

During Bro. Jerard's interview I asked him what was his perspective on the topic, "shouldn't men be modest too?"

"In the name of The Beneficent and Merciful God, I’d like to greet those who are reading this with peace. I pray you are in the best of health and spirit and that God humbles your heart to receive what he put in me to share in regard to men and where we stand in reference to modesty.

Modesty is a mode of dress and deportment (behavior and manners) intended not to encourage sexual attraction in others.

Should Men Also Be Modest???

Let’s look at this from a spiritual dynamic. We have to put the Creator of life, the heavens and the earth in every equation and if you do not believe in the Creator (God), then AT LEAST focus on His creation for now. You can tell how valuable something is, by how well dressed and covered it is. Let’s prove it. God dressed His Universe with stars and planets; the Earth with vegetation and trees; His head with a crown; and He dresses ALL of His men and women from top to bottom in modest attire. We, being the creation of the Creator, reflect him by covering up our valuables. We put precious metals in a safe, money in a wallet and water in a bottle. It is not the safe, wallet nor bottle that has the value, but it is that which these items protect that has the value. How valuable are you? How well are you dressed and covered?

Why dress everything of value? What’s the point of having these things if I can’t show them off? Look at the results of leaving your valuables out in the open or naked. Be a stubborn scientist and experiment by leaving your money out of your wallet, don’t lock up your jewelry or metals and pour your bottle water onto the ground and drink. The same goes for your body. You can’t get a job, open a bank account, run for office, and eat in fine restaurants if you are not dressed properly. Your value naturally decreases in the public eye no matter how much knowledge you have in your head.

Well what about behavior? God’s men and women were and are modest in their behavior, manners, speech, dance, song, etc. Could you see God’s man (Jesus) of yesterday and today doing these modern dances, wearing skinny jeans and muscle shirts, making silly passes at women, “making it rain” (with money), blasting music, singing dirty songs, etc.? Do the same with the Mother of Jesus. If you can’t see God’s man and woman doing it, then don’t do it.

WHY? Why are they so modest? The fact is they dress their mind with knowledge, wisdom and understanding. If we do the same, we will realize that we don’t want people looking at us sexually because our minds are dressed in God’s wisdom and we have something greater to offer; something on the highest plane. The more we dress our mind the more we’ll dress our body.

Women you can help. Only an immodest woman likes an immodest man and vice versa. If immodesty is what you want, that’s fine; but be prepared for the headache that comes with it in your relationship. Any relationSHIP that is not founded on God’s principles and morals is a holey (not holy) ship that is destined to sink. If you are a modest woman then an immodest man will be repulsive to you.

Brothers our women will reflect us. She will reflect not only our dress, but also our behavior. Stop liking and commenting on naked and half naked pictures of our women on these social networks. If you don’t want to reflect God in thought, action and in dress then it would be wise to leave God’s women alone and go after the heathens aka ratchets aka bottom feeders aka the worst part of the planet earth (they will age you). On the contrary, God’s women are nothing to play with. Let’s kill our foul language, immodest dance and song, tight jeans and suits, etc. Let us reflect our Creator and His Man (Christ) so we can be worthy of a beautiful woman who values and covers herself for her own benefit and for her man (you brother). You black, brown, yellow and red men are naturally of men of God. Accept your own and be yourself.

I have to thank God for putting His spirit in The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan because it is these three Men that inspired me and gave me the little, but so much that is shared in this article."

Thank you Bro. Jerard for sharing your knowledge with us on this crucial topic. Your words were on point and very powerful! Also, thank you for allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

Modesty vs. Immodesty...Who's coming home to meet the parents?

Let's be realistic, who would a man prefer to introduce to his mother? Would it be a respectable, chaste, and virtuous woman like Phylicia Rashad? Would it be someone like Rihanna who is rambunctious, indecent, and risqué? Who???
 
Quoting Bro. Jerard X, "only an immodest woman likes an immodest man and vice versa." A real man wants a woman he can be proud to take home to meet his mother. We, as women know this as well. When you go to meet your man's parents you put on your best outfit, you don't go looking for a crop top and a mini skirt. A real man wants a real woman.

Nowadays the word woman is used too loosely. Being a woman is so much more than just being gender specific. To be a woman means that you're striving to uphold your womanly duties. But what are these duties? A woman strives to be understanding, loving, patient, serene, appreciative, humble, spiritual, etc. not just in a relationship with her man but in all other relationships (friends and family). We must learn how to act like Queens. There's a difference between being loud and boisterous and being heard. There's a difference between being rude and being assertive. There's a difference between being weak and knowing when to speak. Phylicia Rashad, who is known as Claire Huxtable on the Cosby Show, was a good example of a modest woman. She held herself in high regards which made everyone else do the same. She didn't have to overcompensate by being obnoxious she demanded respect by respecting herself and it showed. On the other hand, Rihanna has no respect for herself. When women strip themselves of their clothes, the proper respect and love, not just from other people but for themselves goes out of the window. There's a saying that is being used a lot in the fashion and beauty industries, "love the skin you're in." To love the skin you're in does not mean the whole world has to see it. The size of your breasts, butt, hips, etc. is not the true standard of beauty. How beautiful are you when all of that is covered? And that, is the real definition of beauty.

A man wants a woman that treats herself like the Queen she is and when she does it will automatically make him want to do the same.

I encourage everyone both men and women to give their opinion on this topic and the previous topics. Please keep your comments respectable and refrain from using any profanity. Thank you!

Akilah Nehanda speaks on why men should be modest too...

Akilah Nehanda, 22

 



As a singer, songwriter, fashionista, and dedicated member of A Brighter Day music group, Nehanda is on the rise like never before. Her style is captivating and refreshing. Her confidence and personality spills into her music with every passionate word and note. Most importantly, Nehanda is not afraid to speak on real life issues while making you dance at the same time. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, and a graduate from Howard University in Washington, DC, Nehanda is on the move and is taking the music world by storm! A firm believer in the saying "A nation can rise no higher than it's woman", she has chosen to use her R&B/Hip hop vocals as a way to connect with and represent the fabulousness of women and girls around the world.

 

During the interview Sis. Akilah was asked to speak on the topic of why it's  just as important for men to be modest...

 

"When most people think of the word modesty, the first image that usually comes to mind is a picture of an ethereal, virtuous woman covered from head to toe in formal garb. It's interesting that this is the stereotype when the word "modest" simply means decorous and decent. It also means meek, not arrogant, free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious. In other words you can be fine as wine but modesty is when you're confident enough in yourself to not have to show the entire world your goods. When it comes to dress, modesty means "not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance." I hope people know that yes, women are attracted to men (smile). We love their voices, we marvel over their physique, their faces, hair, and we pay attention to their attire and how they wear it.

So, in a society that promotes being "ratchet" 24/7, I must say that it's just as important and refreshing in 2013 to see a modestly dressed man as it is to see a modest woman. We love to talk about the responsibility women have to be classy, well mannered and moderate to keep society high and moral, but what about men? The responsibility of being and looking decent is not one sided. It takes two. Women have urges too, so when men flaunt their bodies by wearing tight shirts, no shirts, muscle shirts, shorts, huge chains etc. in public it can be just as indecent and unrefined. We all have to be more aware of how our demeanor, our fashion can either uplift or lower our standards. This is probably why the three major religions; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism teach that men and women should both be modest. We should strive to not only be clothed in the spirit but we must also clothe the flesh. Our attire should reflect our civilized mentality. I personally think a man looks great with loose (but not too loose) fitting attire. It is attractive that he appreciates letting his skin breath (smile). It's also attractive when he isn't weighed down by lots of jewelry or flashy things but chooses simple accent pieces that make him look refined. And just like a man wouldn't usually bring a woman home to meet momma wearing a mini skirt and a tube top, no woman wants to bring her man to meet her father and mother wearing a "nice" muscle shirt and shorts. Even in the gym, I believe men should still be modest. We all know muscles are forming and bulging and this can be a distraction to Kim on the treadmill peaking out of the corner of her eye. Kim deserves a full out workout with little distractions right? (Smile) The bottom line is, we must not put all of the burden of being modest on women. Yes, a woman has more adornments on her body to cover, but men also have a role to play and we must encourage men to always be aware and in full control of their attracting power as well. Vanity, bad taste, and lack of understanding of your attracting power is never a good thing. Instead, positive attention and self love is what we should all strive for. I salute all men who strive to be modest. Its simply tasteful and wonderful!"

 

Thank you Sis. Akilah  for keeping it real with us on this crucial topic and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

What about men? Shouldn't they be modest too?

So far we've talked about how women should be modest but what about men? Shouldn't they be modest too? Don't women deserve a modest man just as much as men deserve a modest woman? Emphatically yes!

The common phrase that is used to excuse the behavior of so called men is, "he's just a man." What part of having sex with multiple women, calling women out of there names, sagging his pants, etc. make him a man? None! So, what makes a man modest? First, let's go back to the definition of modesty. Modesty is the consciousness of the mind and body. A man must first know where he wants to go personally in his life in order to achieve a higher state of mind, most of the time the man doesn't know where he wants to go but to the bedroom. There's a saying that goes, "you are what you think," if a man's mind is bombarded with filth and fulfilling his lower desires he cannot ascend in his state of mind therefore his living conditions will not improve. The difference between a man that is striving to develop hisself spiritually and a man that is spiritually undeveloped is that the former controls his desires while the latter acts on them. As men and women, our actions expose the quality of the level of our physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual condition. The greatest proof that our thoughts have not changed is the fact that our circumstances remains the same. This why it is so important for us as men and women to improve our state of mind. The man is also known as the protector. Are you protecting her when you entertain her when she's disrespecting herself? It is just as important for men to encourage women to be modest as it is for women to practice modesty.

I would like to end this article with some words from the bible, "Then God said let us make man in our image, according to our likeness...So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created Him." The definition of likeness is the state, quality, or fact of being similar to something or someones; resemblance. My brothers, you were made to be like God. In your natural state of mind, body, and spirit you are godly. Don't let this wicked world define who you are, ascend into the mind of God!  

I encourage everyone both men and women to give their opinion on this topic and the previous topics. Please keep your comments respectable and refrain from using any profanity. Thank you!

LeAndre X speaks on why modesty is absent in the media...

LeAndre X

 

LeAndre X is a photographer, painter, Bassoonist and an aspiring book writer. Bro. LeAndre joined the Nation of Islam in March, 2011 under the divine leadership of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and currently resides in Chicago.

 

During LeAndre X's interview he gave some insight on the crucial topic of why modesty is absent in the media...

 

"According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary modesty is defined as freedom from conceit or vanity, propriety in dress, speech,or conduct.

 

Modesty has been erased intentionally from the lives of our people through media which is in turn a mental massacre. Due to the fact that we as a people are being kept from and groomed under and through the opposite of righteous behavior through our speech, dress and conduct, the wicked ways of the world profit. Media is the mask of the Devil, our enemy. Today he is the teacher. We eat his food, wear his clothes, sing his songs and dance to his rhythm. Modesty is in our genetic makeup as a people. Due to the craft of wicked engineering we have been made other than ourselves in order for us to remain slaves and ensure the progress and profit of the beast modesty is kept out of the media. As it has been said time and time again WE MUST SEEK FOR KNOWLEDGE! This is not something that is accessed easily in our society. We are conditioned by the media to flee away from modesty, out of fear of being awkward, weird, boring, and less attractive to others, so we take on the mind frame that “less is more” as in less knowledge, less wisdom, less clothes, and less shyness. The influence of the media made the masses into sheeple, meaning we are easily guided and steered into any direction we are told. The lack of modesty is the downfall of all civilizations because without modesty we act without care, we mistreat and abuse our women, and we place value on wickedness instead of righteousness. As we can see, this is a well thought out plan by our enemy to make us rebellious with the very nature we were created in. With that being said, I could never thank Allah enough for giving us a Messenger, and a Minister to re-connect the masses with their very own nature of modesty, and if we strive to live up to these words of “Accept your own and be yourself” given to us by Allah in the person of Master Fard, we won’t be thrown off of the path to Allah by any wicked media in the universe."

 

Thank you Bro. LeAndre for sharing your knowledge with us on this crucial topic and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

 

Tamorah Muhammad speaks on why modesty is absent in the media...

Tamorah Shareef Muhammad, 35

 

Tamorah Muhammad is the CEO/Founder of Modesty International which is designed to teach women and young girls the true meaning of modesty. She is the mother of 4 beautiful children and is married to the hard hitting FOI Rahman Shareef Muhammad for 15 Years. Sister Tamorah has been in the Nation of Islam for 17 Years. She has been featured in the Final Call Newspaper by Charlene Muhammad on the topic "Who defines the black woman?" She has also been interviewed by Virtue Magazine which is owned and operated by Audrey Muhammad.

 

During the interview Sis. Tamorah was asked to speak on the topic of why modesty is absent in the media...

 

"This is an excellent question. As you know modesty is not important in this world (Satan's world). So if it's not important, then it is not going to be displayed in the media. This world cares nothing about modesty, all they care about is what sells. Half naked women and clothing that appeal to the non-virtuous men and women are what makes the big dollars for Satan's world. If you go to a merchant who sells non-modest clothing and ask them could they also make modest clothing for modest women they will laugh in your face because there is not a big market for modest clothing when they are promoting to the ignorant masses the styles and trends of promiscuity. This is why it will take sisters like you Sister Naeemah and I to teach women and girls what modesty is and show them that covering their body is protecting them from predators and they should not be ashamed of being covered, they should only be ashamed to be uncovered. This world and the lifestyle that Satan offers to our people is just like the false reality that the people were asleep to in the movie the Matrix. It's like we've been forced to swallow the blue pill of deception since birth and when we are born into this world we are forced away from our nature. We conform to the way of the world dressing indecent to get the attention of men who are like howling dogs, and then you become a one night stand to a man who only wants pleasure and not you.

This is why the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad are so important. The teachings are our salvation and they open our eyes like the red pill did in the matrix movie and it purifies us. Once our sisters become unblinded and can fully see what this world is about they will reject Satan to transform their thinking, their style of dress, and their lifestyle. Let's look at the word "media". It means the means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and radio. When you watch television do you see them promoting a modest righteous lifestyle? No! They are only going to promote high rating subjects that the people have been conditioned to accept as entertainment, such as fighting among black people, or who's doing the latest twerk dance, who's dating who in the celebrity world, who's cleavage is hanging out, or which celebrity got drunk or who's in rehab.

Since the media is not going to promote modesty and righteousness, we as Muslim women have to do it ourselves. Dressing modestly may not be the popular trend in our society, however, when our people see examples of modesty they may not openly admit it but their nature causes them to admire and respect it. It causes some of our men to give more respect and they will open the door for us. This is the respect that every woman deserves. Therefore we have to reach out to our lost found sisters to take them under our wing and teach them the ways of modesty and righteousness. We also have to do it with great care where they don't feel overwhelmed or scared. We should treat them with the same love and care that hopefully all of us experienced when we first accepted Islam. Then we will find as the Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught that our people would fall in love with Islam once they truly come to understand it."

 

Thank you Sis. Tamorah for speaking up on this important topic and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!

 

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Why is modesty absent in the media?

Why does a woman have to model indecent clothes? Why can't she model something beautiful and righteous instead? Why do women feel as though people have to see her bosom and behind before her mind?

The objectification and sexualization of women in America is no secret. America has taken the natural beauty of women and turned it into something that is vile and indecent. Women have been degraded so much so they've become nothing more than their physical features. But why is that? How and when did this happen?

Historically women of all races have been seen as property but the black woman especially has been defaced and degraded. According to Merriam Webster, deface means to intentionally spoil the appearance of something and degrade means to lower to an inferior or less effective level. The degradation of the black woman is by design, it is not an accident. During slavery the black woman's value was related to how many children she could bear and servicing the sexual needs of the slave master. The women were put on display like merchandise and were bought and sold to be "bred" to different men like livestock. Isn't that what's going on today, women having sexual relations with many different men? Is this modern day slavery?

Evil has been made to be fair seeming. Everything that is unnatural is acceptable in today's society. The media feeds on anything related to sex. They do this to keep our minds on the lowest part of self. We have been fed the wrong things through television, radio, magazines, movies, and the internet for so long we have become numb and blind to the truth. There's a saying that goes, "if you keep telling yourself lies you will eventually start to believe them." That is what's happening in America. Who are our young girls role models? Nicki Minaj? Rihanna? Beyonce? Miley Cyrus? No. We have to be the inspiration we want to see but we must first change the way we think before we can change our behavior.

I will end this topic with a verse from the bible, "...in like manner also, that the woman adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works."                 -1 Timothy 2:9

I encourage everyone both men and women to give their opinion on this topic and the previous topics. Please keep your comments respectable and refrain from using any profanity. Thank you!

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