In a small room in Multan, Pakistan, a young boy named Asad Shibli would sit for hours sketching on scraps of paper. He didn’t have fancy tools or a studio just a heart overflowing with ideas. While other children played games, Asad’s joy came from creating. Every line he drew felt like a prayer in motion quiet, sincere, and full of meaning.

As he grew older, so did his skills. While pursuing a Computer Science degree, Asad transitioned from paper to pixels, offering graphic design services to clients across the globe. But deep down, he knew something was missing. He wasn’t made to fulfill other people’s visions he wanted to bring his own. A business rooted in creativity, halal values, and a sense of purpose.

In 2021, a door opened. Asad discovered Etsy and began selling digital wall art. But Pakistan didn’t support Etsy officially. So, he registered a UK-based company SI Wall Art, named after Shibli. Slowly, the orders started coming in. For the first time, his work was reaching real homes. He was filled with hope.

And then, without warning his Etsy account was suspended. No reason given. Gone.

This was a crushing blow. Around the same time, a few freelance clients vanished without paying. Asad was in his sixth semester at university. His parents were worried. His future, uncertain. But Asad didn’t lose hope. He turned to the One who never turns away.

And a new vision took shape: if he couldn’t sell digital art, he’d bring his art to life—physically.

He began testing his designs on different materials. None of them felt right. Until one day, he discovered 5mm tempered glass with UV printing. The result was stunning. The colors danced. The design glowed. It was the answer he’d been seeking.

But there was a price to this dream. Literally.

Carrying heavy glass samples, Asad knocked on showroom doors across cities, often in sweltering heat. He was met with praise but not purchases. The rejections piled up, but so did his resilience. He clung to faith, believing that his effort would not go unseen by Allah.

Then came a turning point. A seasoned advisor, Kamal Asif, encouraged him to showcase his work at the Build Asia International Expo in Karachi. Despite limited resources, Asad prepared full-size pieces and took a leap. For the first time, his work stood tall among industry giants. He received admiration. His products were noticed by an International client. First time the products was exported to DUBAI and UK, England. He returned home with a symbolic gift, a shield and renewed faith.

But months passed. No clients signed. Just silence.

In 2023, Asad exhibited at a major crafts fair in his hometown. He went in hopeful. He returned with empty hands and tearful eyes. Not a single sale.

That night, broken but not defeated.