"Halal Peanuts"

Acrylics, Marker, on canvas.
Size: 36x24in

This piece was inspired by all the young TikTokers and IG posts about people reading the Quran for the first time and becoming Muslim because of its human connection. It's a beautiful thing to see and witness during this time of turmoil in Palestine and in other Muslim countries. People are still converting to Al-Islam despite the negative images of Islam in the media. It's a miracle and a blessing to witness.

The image of 2 iconic young American cartoon characters giving each other the Islamic greeting of "May The Peace of G-d be upon you" from Young African American Franklin and the reply "Upon you be The Peace of G-D" from Young Caucasian American Linus, says so much about the innocence of children and the Peace that Al-Islam gives its recipients.