About Unique-Muslimah  

Photography must be in my genes. My grandfather bought one of the oldest cameras in the early 1900s. Although he has passed way, his photographs remain alive in our minds, for they were beautifully creative. Every time I'm in Egypt, I ask my grandmother to take out a photo album, where I proceed to admire my grandfather's photographic techniques and talents. My father continued the tradition, buying cameras over the years of the technological progression, which is why every bit of our lives are recorded in photo albums which fill a wardrobe in our home.

After years of ‘borrowing’ the family camera, with each click feeling more and more interested in taking photos, I felt it was time to purchase my own camera; a Sony Cyber-shot which stayed in my possession for a couple of solid years, finding pleasure in taking it out with me wherever I went to take creative shots.

After the two-year relationship I realised that this had become a serious hobby, something my grandfather and father had probably not ventured, perhaps because back then technology was limited. That’s when I bought my first DSLR.

Photography also gives me the initiative to see more of the world. I’m always encouraged to go to places I haven’t been to before, to take photos of the wonders of God’s creation. Because what is a photograph but a reflection of God’s creation. I’m merely a tool, using a tool, to show that.

Maybe it is in my genes. Maybe it’s just spiritual inspiration carried from generation to generation. Whatever it is, words could not describe how wonderful it feels to have this creative outlet in my life. Well, perhaps a picture could…

Photographs which have made it to Flickr's Explore:

1. Perfect Day
2. Going Up
3. Holy Illumination
4. Old Copy of the Quran
5. Forever [Edited]
6. Symmetry @ the Blue Mosque
7. O Mr Robin! It's Spring Again!
8. Explosion of Colors
9. Golden Faith
10. Tulip Love
11. Straight From the Camera
12. It's Just the Two of Us Now
13. Heaven is a Place on Earth
14. I Submit Myself to You
15. You Attract Me Like Bee to Pollen
16. Brave New Girl
17. View From the Hotel
18. I Have So Much Love to Give
19. You're My Star
20. Plane's Streak Like a Comet
21. Speed
22. Boo!
23. Turkish Roof Overlooking the Bosporus
24. Holy Creation
25. Aya Sofya
26. Our Love is an Ancient One
27. The Colors of My Heart Will Never Be Complete
28. I Enjoy My Own Company
29. Alexandrian Sunset
30. 30 Days of Gratitude: Day 2
31. 30 Days of Gratitude: Day 16
32. 30 Days of Gratitude: Day 27
33. Eid Celebrations: Young Girls Like to Pose