Having grown up in New York, I can't help but think about family, friends, loved ones... and I give thanks.
This quote (and others) reminds me how misunderstood the teachings of Islam (and other religions) have become.
It is a good example of a "pun" used frequently in advertising.
Recently, for a project I was working on... I was invited to attend Friday Prayers at a local mosque.
This experience was excellent in that .... It helped me get out of my comfort zone and break down preconceived ideas I had of the Muslim Community. I found it both educational and enlightening.
It reminds me of the quote by Walter Hagen: "Don 't hurry. Don't worry. You're only here for a short visit. So don't forget to stop and smell the roses."
Muhammad also known as Mohammed, his full name was...
Abu al-Qasim Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah Ibn Abd al-Muttalib Ibn Hashim,
was said to be born in c. 570, and died on the June 8, 632.
He was born in Mecca and died in Medina, both in the Hejaz region of present day Saudi Arabia. Muhammad is the founder of Islam and the Muslim community.
Design Notes: I rotated the name "-Mohammad" to put more emphasis on the quote and create a focal point.
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Among Muhammad’s famous quotes I found a couple that really stood out to me: “Do you love your creator? Love your fellow-beings first.” And “Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms, and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.” These quotes, from the man who founded the Islam belief, portray what Muslims today aspire towards. I think you are right in saying that the mainstream Muslim community are not as the media portrays. Reporters take the extremists and radicals and do not mention that the violence they record is completely against Mohammad’s teachings and the Islam foundation.
In relation to the typography, I think that the font works well to communicate Mohammad’s original desire for peace. For example, the very circular style of this font almost makes me think of flowers as I read it. I also think that rotating “-Mohammad” 90 degrees and binding the rest of the text to it created a very symbolic effect by. The statement’s alignment with “Mohammad” suggests that it is directly linked to him.
Thanks for the interesting topic.
-Mitch Davis
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