I chose me…

I hope this doesn’t offend my muslim readers. My birth name is Jeremiah but I now prefer to be called Ummi. I got the concept from a mos def song, (now a practicing muslim i believe and changed his name to Yasiin Bey,) where “umi” was spelled incorrectly but I was seduced by the phonetics when i began to take this blog more seriously…

why ummi? as gathered from the interwebs…

In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the term “ummi” in the context of Islam, it is essential to delve into its definition, linguistic origins, Quranic context, and interpretations provided by esteemed Islamic scholars.

Firstly, let us define the term ummi. In Islamic terminology, ummi refers to an individual who is unlettered or illiterate. However, it is crucial to note that ummi encompasses a broader connotation beyond the mere absence of literacy. It carries profound spiritual and historical significance within the Islamic faith.

The linguistic origins of the word ummi can be traced back to the Arabic root word “umm,” which means mother. The term ummi can be interpreted as someone belonging to the “ummah” or the community of believers. This connection to the concept of ummah highlights the inclusive nature of Islam, where individuals from diverse backgrounds are united under a common faith with God. still christian, not crossing that line… but i hope this elucidates things.

Recently I have added a couple of lines of merchandise to my site to offer in place of requesting subscriptions and speaking at excruciating length about my boring life. Crown is my new favorite, no matter who you are you can feel like a king on a good day. Will dudes just snipe it? Who knows. I’ll help you… I like embroidery for the lack of fading and minimalist simplicity comes along with working with that medium, especially if you’re going to be working with a third party creator’s enabler like i do. I wish I could be hypercompetitive with these name brands but I also want this to be a worthwhile venture while providing you, the customer, with satisfactory value. I like to surf the net and look for ideas that i can maybe use on G.I.M.P., an open source photo editor. I love crown if my partners can do it like i see it in my mind. The kingdom upon which the sun never set. The athletic bronze storytellers. The fierce warriors. I pray this is done well and will try my darndest not to think of it as only a “black” thing. I could see this on a button down shirt but i could also see it snatched impolitely from my grasp. This is also why I want you to complain and mention my store if the sales experience is unsatisfactory. I hope you enjoy the results. Jolly creating and much luck to you in these strange times.