Peace

and welcome

Abdur-Rahman, 29. GER | UK | NG

I am young Muslim, interested in the preservation of all things beautiful and profound. A cultural Worker and engineer, experimenting, learning + unlearning my way through life.

“Tread this world lightly, inspire compassion and justice to every creature within it and appreciate its beauty as a reflection of God. Verily, in the remembrance of God do hearts find rest”

Religion

What does it mean to be human? What is a good life and how does one live it? Do you only live once? Questions I ask myself and share some of my thoughts over on my blog.

Cultural Work

Or creative work? Is the word creative laden with capitalist ideals, of individualism, of seeking money and fame? Maybe, me I am in love with beauty.

I am a freelance graphic designer, a photo and videograph, and a writer, who might sometimes share a poem or two.

Environment

I am a Chemical Engineer who grew a conscious as my best friend once said. I am a Muslim vegan, travelling this world looking for balance. Currently I study a Masters in Environmental Engineering and work at a research institute.

Politics

Now that I have talked about the controversial stuff, let’s talk about Politics. Any takers? The personal is political, I believe that. Beyond that I am still finding my way, learning and unlearning, striving for justice. While knowing that God is the Just. Accompany me along that journey!

My recent projects

IMSU Iftar Trailer 2023

Videography / Edit

Promotional video for the 16. annual Iftar held by the International Muslim Student Association Aachen.

Watch the video on their Instagram

VisualRemembrance – Moments in Ramadan

Videography / Edit

VisualRemembrance is a video journal of moments I want to remember, as well as moments of remembering God.

Socials


  • Palästina – Exkurs in die Geschichte

    Palästina – Exkurs in die Geschichte

    Salam Alaykum, Meine Heimat Meine HeimatHerrlichkeit und Schönheit Erhabenheit und PrachtSind in deinen HügelnLeben und Befreiung Vergnügen und Hoffnung liegenIn deiner LuftWerde ich dich sehen?Sicher und gemütlichSicher und geehrtWerde ich dich sehen? In deiner EminenzZu den Sternen greifenMeine Heimat, meine Heimat. “Meine Heimat” vom palästinensischen Dichter Ibrahim Tuqan Es ist nicht leicht, dieser Tage Nachrichten…

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  • Be more courageous

    Peace be with you! Malcolm X once famously said, “If you don’t stand up for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Finding the courage however to do that is hard. It is hard to stand up for that something you believe in, to put yourself behind an idea. An idea that may cost you your livelihood, your job,…

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  • Videos? Love em’ VI

    Another week, more favourites! Let’s get right into it. Islam under 10 minutes: This time a difficult decision based on the fact that I haven’t had much time this week so I’ve watched more videos under 10 minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8brwMpFlf8 “Brother Nouman Ali Khan explains beautifully that Dawah has Ethics too!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX9Wixbn0ls In this video we…

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Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest