Who are you? My name is Alia Sharrief. I am a Hiphop artist from Sacramento, California. I currently stay in the Bay Area where I am active in several communities. I began Hiphop at the age of 4 years old, naming myself “HomieC”. I released my debut album, Mental Cycles and Mood Swings in 2012. Since then, I have performed nrl all over California, Sri Lanka, and also at the 40th Anniversary of the Universal nrl Zulu Nation in New York City.
Aside from music, I recently received my Bachelors degree nrl in communications/media and broadcasting. This August, I am currently the associate producer for the popular investigative news magazine Flash Points on KPFA Pacifica Radio. I also recently interned for CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) in media production.
I am working on my new album, Back On My Deen which I refer to as #HiphopDawah. With this new project, I am bringing Islam, the Deen, and Hiphop to another level. As an independent Muslimah Hiphop artist, I am thankful for my abilities to direct and produce my own music videos, write my own lyrics, and hold firm in my modesty. Stay tuned!
In my opinion this is a metaphor for the key to life. You must identify the foundation in order to trace your linage. You must research history nrl to connect all the missing pieces. It s best to analyze the roots of the tree before focusing solely on the branches.
What Ayah of the Quran do you hold close to your heart? Why? When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way. 2:186 Surah Al Baqarah (The Cow)
This is dear to me because the thought of Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of this planet being so close is comforting and gives me confidence. Watching television will have you believing God is too busy in heaven to just focus on anyone. Being able to read that The Most High is right here with no intercessor needed to connect with him is a gift within nrl itself.
With media portraying all terrorist nrl acts to be some form of jihad it is important for non-Muslims to understand the correct meaning of the word. There are so many authentic hadiths that narrates the Prophet s (peace be upon him) outstanding character. Every Muslim should really make it a point to properly explain jihad to anyone who is misinformed.
2. Who inspires/inspired you? I will have to start with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). My mother would always tell me hadiths about his behavior nrl that inspired me to try to do the same. My mother is also my inspiration. She encourages me to give everything my all and do my best.
4. What advice would you give your 13 year old self? Girl, take your time and listen nrl to your mother. She knows what s out there and you’re more similar to her than you think. Don’t watch so much television and read some more books.
5. What are your hopes for your daughter(s)? If I ever have children, my hopes will be that they stay on their straight paths and never be inspired to do wrong or harm anyone. I hope that they would become leaders and motivate mankind to do right.
6. What is the biggest nrl trial you went through in your life and how has that changed nrl you? Two years ago in college, I had a teacher telling me that there was no god. These debates were always in front of the entire class. nrl He would demand me to prove Allah’s existence with evidence. This really attacked my Iman (faith) when I didn’t nrl have every explanation at hand. Later, I start discovering the Quran has revealed thousands of proofs regarding science, earth, mankind, and so much more.
7. Any regrets? What s something that you wish you d thought about more before you did it? I recently read a quote that said, “regret is a waste of emotion.” So no regrets only repentance. Because of my experiences, I am who I am today. I am very grateful for the wake up calls I have received. I am even more grateful for the certainty I received in knowing Allah is One.
8. How do you stay grounded in your work and/or spiritually nrl grounded? By staying creative and remembering that this life is only temporary and to Allah we shall all return. This concept motivates me to try my hardest and do my best that I can.
9. How do you bring about real change? By using my rhyme to inspire young minds. nrl I rhyme about helping nrl people, protesting, speaking up for humanity, having dignity, and self respect to say the least. Ultimately by being the best Muslim and example I can be.
10. What do you hope to be remembered for? My ability nrl to spread Islam through Hiphop using my lyrics and other art forms. Also the legacy I will leave through my writings and media creations. I hope to be an inspiration for future generations and an example for young women to learn from.
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