*Voicemail* Hey, this is Suli. I can’t pick up right now, but if you do leave your name and number, I’ll call straight back.Take care of yourself. Peace. *Voicemail* Hey, Sul. I’m not really sure where you are, but I’ve just finished.. ..and I’m gonna head home now. See you later inshallah. Love you. Asalam Walekum. And the fact of the matter is. The person I wrote this for, is never even gonna hear it. And, Allah knows she’s beautiful. Even though the clothes she wears make her look unusual. Hijab, and black scarf cover her face. So when they see her, they just look the other way. And she thinks will ever see the ended of this, due to prejudice, they just label me a terrorist. It’s the media and the messages stereotypical
lies and images. This morning the bus drove past me at full throttle. A group of kids harassed me, with a broken coke bottle. And I’m at war with my morals. The Quran says “no quarrels.. Unless in self defence, but I’m stressing and I’m tense. Asking can I borrow, a day with no sorrow. I wish Judgement Day would come and take me away tomorrow. and every time I saw her I could see she
felt hollow. How difficult would it have been for me to say, “Hello” she took another step into the mosque. readily embrace in her faith and what it cost. and I wish I would have said something
then. But then again I repent with the end of this pen. I wish I would have said something then, but then again, I repent with the end of this pen. Repent with the end of this pen. I wish that I had told her, don’t ever feel less significant because your different. You
know every time they shun you, Their just highlighting their ignorance. and what idiot said
“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” Never look for beauty in the eyes of those who behold. Because if you ask them They will say that, that chain on your neck is pure gold. Because a human being, does not know the value of your soul. They can’t look past…*emotional stuttering* They can’t look past the nice hair, and fancy clothes. Rihanna Fenty or Beyonce Knowles. And no disrespect to either of those. But be proud that you prefer to wear your scarf over your head, to your weave exposed. And long clothes with less than shows. Rather than the mini skirt and open toes. So don’t be discouraged by the looks
that they give you on road. Because you know and I know. That is doesn’t make you any less than them. And I wish, I would have said something then, but then again, I repent with the end of this pen. As she took another step into the mosque. Readily embracing her faith and what it cost. And I wish I would have said something then, but then again. I repent with the end of this pen. Because I didn’t, she usually got driven, on her way back from revision. Her brother was on a mission, and couldn’t call her until the lights started dimming, A fatal omission. So now she’s walking by herself down a dark street she hears a noise. A couple men, maybe they were boys. I can’t exactly say, because the paper didn’t explain. All it said was “Muslim girl racially attacked on the front page” I can’t exactly say, because the paper didn’t explain. All it said was “Muslim girl racially attacked and raped on the front page” As she took another step into the mosque. Readily embracing her faith and what it cost. And I wish I would have said something then, but then again. I repent with the end of this pen. I repent with the end of this pen.
amazing
Suli i think you should do with a collab with Lupe Fiasco. You two both have something similar message. FYI my nickname is Sully haha
stop hate .stop propaganda. stay human.
True that bruv Mashallah !
Amazing video..
i hope people spread this to many others as it is so eye opening..peple need to accept others for who they are and shouldn't single them out for things like the niqaab or hijab or anything else..👌
This video have a lot of emotions, passion and soul. The message is beautifully portrayed by the amazing words of Suli.
+Suli Breaks Followed Ben Browns link…Wow! So beautifully made! So horribly true! I don't understand the IGNORANCE of the human race! I was brought up to accept everyone for who they are. Not for what they are worth. But for what they value. What is their truth. It is the new generations that MUST teach the old that we ALL have souls. Blood. Bones. That when we colour in a picture with our crayons as children we don't just use one or two colours but an assortment. Because the world is FULL of colour. Maybe I've went off course a bit but u get what I mean. I just wish everyone did. 😔All I know, is when I'm teaching my now ten ur old daughter, I know I'll be teaching her the right way. To just be open-minded and accept EVERYONE and in turn hope she teaches others to be the same. BIG LUV SULI! I LOVE IT!!!👏👏👏👏👏😘
Thanks Ben.
left me in tears. forever people harass those due to their religion and who they chose to be. when honestly if they look past all of that and focus on the blood inside them, we all bleed the same red blood. we all feel the same emotions, we all are really the same. #StopHate
powerful emotive stuff there man
you should be well proud
This deserves way more views then it has !!!!!!
This was moving, I am so happy you brought more awareness to this issue.
I wish more people would actually stand up to racism instead of just observing it and even joining in because peer pressure
fabulous your incredible
Fantastic
did his sister die?
I've translated this in Thai. Thank you for your message.
I'm glad to spread your message to my country.
Do you take request on topics people would like to hear your opinion on?
From one artist to another – beautiful. I felt it.
Amazing
Wait he is christian right?
Suli, I plan on using this in a dramatic reading (high school level forensics–Taylor Mali) as the ending to our international students day festival at my college. There are so many people there that could be moved by your words. I thank you for being the amazing artist that you are
Listening to this again after watching the documentary you just released… the intro to the piece – the voicemail – just reminded me of when you said 'I have failed her' in the doco. It felt like i was listening to a completely different piece. I guess just as you dont read a really good book one time, you dont just listen to a really good poem/spoken word one time… Thankyou. Will do my best to translate into Turkish inshaAllah.
Touching video, highlighting a major issue in society.
Okay! People are Galvanised and this is the perfect time to ACT. Peoples opinions aren't what stop hate crime but it is there action. Like this comment only if you PLEGE to dentate a mere $5 to an anti hate crime. I'll reply with an appropriate foundation or if anyone preferably Suli can give the foundation that the proceeds of this track will go to. That would be great!
Your words always entice me. You gained my respect a long time ago and now it only grows stronger. Keep up what you're doing, I will always listen.
You defend them, even if MOST of them are innocent, you should be telling radicals to love westerners not westerners to love those who show no respect or pitty for us, it's a big hate circle but regardless you only ever hear of people defending Muslims, you never hear of people defending westerners
Post a video with us on equal playing field and I'll listen, but don't try to portray them as so innocent and us as hate mongering evil people it's bullshit,
Amazing video once again Suli.
dis video has got me so emotional I love ur videos but dis one really touched me
this is epic. you're by far my favorite MC.
You can't blame a whole religion just because of a small minority. This video actually made me cry, so much respect for you and your work Suli. The fact that you can hear the passion and drive in your voice and you can clearly see that you're not doing this for attention is absolutely beautiful. I can honestly say that you are the main reason I started writing my own spoken word pieces and thank you so much for inspiring me. Stay blessed x
Wow, such heavy emotions pour from that and I applaud you for expressing it so grippingly. Its amazing.
this guy deserves more than the views he get
POWERFUL
I'm glad Suli has a good mind. Hoping this videos corrects other minds as well.
Suli, you're such an inspiration to me. I only wish i had your talent, you can reach the hearts of so many people with your words and it's amazing. I'm currently trying to become a poet myself and hope to become as good as you one day. You're awesome Suli
I have to give a persuasive speech in 12 hours and i could not find something that motivated me to talk about or something that i have not presented before, but after listening to this video, i found something i feel motivated to talk about and persasive my classmates to be inform about hate crimes and i just wanted to thank you.
The hate crimes in Australia is getting bad, I'll share this on my facebook so my friends can see but know some people will like this, but i know i'll get hate message and death threats but it's worth it.
Suli you keep talking the truth the world hears you! Things need to change.
I don't get it is suli muslim
*emotional stuttering*
Sweet lord I just want to give you a hug. And I need a hug. And some tissues.
wipes tears
I always want to take your messages seriously but my tears end up fogging my eyes and I shut my laptop and I can't go on with the rest of your story…
bullshit ! atheists are killed on a regular basis in the muslim world !
Not a single muslim has condemned those murdering !
Powerful video with a really strong message
the fact that your words connect so well that my mind that it sends shivers down my spine as you suli speak some amazing truth I do spoken word myself and about democracy and motivational poetry. I was so lucky I was there at the time when I seen a woman with a scarf getting attacked by 3 men for her purse and I thought that could've been my mum and I had a friend with me and I managed to get the guys to back off and drew enough attention that they moved away and I almost lost my life first encounter with a knife but what mattered to me was helping another life and standing up for the wrong committed at the time. when I turn around turns out the person I saved was my sister real wake up call
you are amazing but are you a Muslim?
🙏🙏👏👏
why doesn't this video have 50 million views?
im sharing u to my friends so they can subscribe to u
and on my phone
delet da hates
delet da hates
i come to you when i feel lonely
THANK YOU
I feel your art Lesedi Masokwane #South Africa Soweto I am touched
Such Passion Such Power Such Great Feelings. Suli You Are So Talented And I Absolutely Love The Way You Speak With Such Wisdom. Honestly The Feels I Am Left With. You're So Talented Honestly Keep It Up. You've Got A Ton Of Support Behind You. (:
This really got to me. I know first hand what it feels like to be racially abused because the school that I go to doesn't have many Muslims and I'm one of the only ones there. But the Jews in my school get racially abused, as do the Sikhs and Hindus. What I'm trying to say is that just stop racial abuse to anyone. Doesn't matter if you're Muslim or Jewish. We should all just get along
May Allah reward you for spreading awareness
I was speechless for a while, mouth agape actually! wow! may Allaah preserve you!
I hope we can say something!!
2:59!! wow!
I think you are truly amazing
sort of misleading!
waaa wewe ni mnoma
Best Role Model💞
suli thank you are an inspiration
The words bought tears in my eyes
I personally don't have any problems with people with faith, for as long as they don't end up proselytizing, such as Jehovah's witnesses or Dawah people. Because they can be not only offensive, but also extremely irritating.
I love all your videos. passionate and true. keep going on!!!
You sir, you should be the president. I have so much respect you and how you speak what's real and what really matter. Respect
is this a true story? if so who is this about?
suli work is like fine wine only gets better with time.
i got yelled at for defending a muslim because it's not a bad religion. I don't regret sticking up for whats right even if everyones against me.
I cried
May Allah guide suli
Aameen
Wow I just have to sub
Alhamdulillah thanks for this brother
I'm crying omg
Need more people like you in the world 🙌🏽
am happy for yu brotha,long live!! may be this world can be tranformed,,,
"don't ever feel less significant cause you're different… never look for beauty in the eyes of those who behold" this poem will ALWAYS hold a strong form in my heart.
Wow, it's funny how much words can mean… This is so inspirational, and relatable and honestly it's a work of art… Well done may Allah bless you.
Im glad I chose to subscribe to you before I realised you were muslim, so that it wouldnt be the main reason I chose to watch your videos. I subscribed because you can articulate the truth better than anyone ive come across so far and the things you write/talk about dont contradict my own beliefs and thought and even helped me gain some perspective. I wish you every success man, Im sorry about Anisah
Powerful
💔💝🙏
Suli why are you so good man….this is pure inspiration …
Did this happen to someone he knows ?
This joint left me speechless, you're inspirational my brother
Bro this poem. Damn hit me right in the heart.
Good video Suli
Suli You have shown the world what we Muslims pray for what we believe in. The hijab is seen as a threat , but the truth is that it is worn to show less skin. I was truly inspired suli thank you for being a role model and not judging a book by its cover this is a true human someone who does not judge what they see but what they feel.
wow
How come I've never heard about him ?! This is sadly beautiful because this is truth. I love you for your words, and the way you love people. You are not full of hatred and bitterness. You are full of hope and compassion. Thank you ❤️✌🏽
Man you just gained a subscriber
I invite you to the family of the prophet insha ALLA
How am I just seeing this now
I'm sorry if I sound ignorant or dumb but just to check… did his younger sister… die?
Suli Rocks!!!
I've been subscribed to you since I was 16 but didn't know you were a Muslim until I typed my name into YouTube search. Didn't expect to find something so sad and real :'(
Please who knows the instrumental he used for this piece……I would be glad to have it
Allah knows she's beautiful ❤