Lyra Pramuk is now Alif Hilal.
Rooted in Islamic and Arabic traditions, the name joins Alif, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, with Hilal, the crescent moon, a symbol of renewal that marks the beginning of the lunar month. In keeping with a tradition observed by many converts to Islam, the name reflects my spiritual path and a renewed sense of personal and artistic alignment while remaining in continuity with the work that has brought me here.
When I was first introduced to Islam, I was taught that everything is worship, and any true expression can be considered worship. With this change, I plant a seed of lifelong commitment to my devotion as the central axis of my life, my work, and my art. This is a decision that has taken courage and focus, and I’m so excited for this new chapter and what it is opening inside me.
I feel deeply grateful for the path that has been laid before me and for the opportunity to become more honest in the ways I live and create. I hope that we all find spiritual disciplines, languages and practices that help us live in truth, with integrity, courage, and radical love.
Thank you for following along with this journey.
— Alif Hilal, formerly Lyra Pramuk)
Lyra Pramuk is now Alif Hilal.
Rooted in Islamic and Arabic traditions, the name joins Alif, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, with Hilal, the crescent moon, a symbol of renewal that marks the beginning of the lunar month. In keeping with a tradition observed by many converts to Islam, the name reflects my spiritual path and a renewed sense of personal and artistic alignment while remaining in continuity with the work that has brought me here.
When I was first introduced to Islam, I was taught that everything is worship, and any true expression can be considered worship. With this change, I plant a seed of lifelong commitment to my devotion as the central axis of my life, my work, and my art. This is a decision that has taken courage and focus, and I’m so excited for this new chapter and what it is opening inside me.
I feel deeply grateful for the path that has been laid before me and for the opportunity to become more honest in the ways I live and create. I hope that we all find spiritual disciplines, languages and practices that help us live in truth, with integrity, courage, and radical love.
Thank you for following along with this journey.
— Alif Hilal, formerly Lyra Pramuk)