although i find the poem quite beautiful, i wanted to ask whether anyone has an issue with the metaphor proposed. is comparing the love for your faith to that between lovers legitimate? did his presentation, where one was left questioning what he was referring to and where one’s imagination was left to wander, actually belittle the message that was finally put forth?
Anon, you make a good point - and there were parts that didn't fit quite right (like the part about lowering his gaze). But I knew once he said "wallahi she's perfect" that he wasn't talking about a human being...I guess if you know Boonaa's style it's a little clearer.
But the metaphor of Islam as a beloved is interesting I think. I don't think love for faith is the same as love between people, clearly. There's so much more at stake in the former. But he uses that typical language of romantic love to reel people in and turn it on its head, which I think is pretty powerful.
At the end of the day, it's art - and people express their love for Islam in different ways. I don't think it belittles the message - it just personalizes it for him.
Thanks for your comment; made me scratch my head for a bit :)
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although i find the poem quite beautiful, i wanted to ask whether anyone has an issue with the metaphor proposed. is comparing the love for your faith to that between lovers legitimate? did his presentation, where one was left questioning what he was referring to and where one’s imagination was left to wander, actually belittle the message that was finally put forth?
just curious :)
Anon, you make a good point - and there were parts that didn't fit quite right (like the part about lowering his gaze). But I knew once he said "wallahi she's perfect" that he wasn't talking about a human being...I guess if you know Boonaa's style it's a little clearer.
But the metaphor of Islam as a beloved is interesting I think. I don't think love for faith is the same as love between people, clearly. There's so much more at stake in the former. But he uses that typical language of romantic love to reel people in and turn it on its head, which I think is pretty powerful.
At the end of the day, it's art - and people express their love for Islam in different ways. I don't think it belittles the message - it just personalizes it for him.
Thanks for your comment; made me scratch my head for a bit :)
i think it became fairly obvious what we was talking about early on.
But he uses that typical language of romantic love to reel people in and turn it on its head, which I think is pretty powerful.
while he writes and performs very well, i found it kinda trite.
Adnan, you would! Boonaa has a lot more powerful pieces, but this one isn't too heavy, which I liked.
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