Remembrance
Jun 3, 2019
Remember the One
Who is always with you,
Who loves for you to ask of Him,
Who listens to your pleas,
Who guides your heart to that which is best for you. … More Remembrance
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I'm a writer, blogger, husband and father. Writing is my passion, and sharing beneficial knowledge and insights has been a pillar of my life for many years. I blog at dreamlife.wordpress.com.
Love 2 Serve: for the love of humanity
Jun 1, 2019
The gurgling noises of the pouring rain hitting the pavement outside almost matches my inner tears of sorrow as I sympathise with the needy people of the world. Everywhere I turn, I see organisations appealing for donations. I see NGOs, leaning on the sturdy shoulders of Ramadaan’s great blessings, “cashing in” on this time of the year. … More Love 2 Serve: for the love of humanity
Dear Ramadaan…
May 29, 2019
And in these final ten, we strive still more – to try to gain as much as we can from these fleeting, limited moments. Moments which will be gone a week from now. A day of celebration, of course, yet for those who understand the loss – a day of mourning, too. … More Dear Ramadaan…
Know your Lord (part 6): The Most Appreciative
May 28, 2019
When it comes to doing good, some of us are hesitant. ‘I am such a sinner!’ We may think, ‘Will Allah really appreciate the pathetic deeds that I do when I commit such horribly bad deeds?’ Allah (swt) says, “Surely our Lord is indeed Ever-Forgiving, Appreciative”(Qur’an, 35:34), … More Know your Lord (part 6): The Most Appreciative
You can have it all…
May 25, 2019
Do you remember when you were younger? When you were at that age of wonder, where little things would capture your imagination, and you were – at times – greedy for everything you thought would bring you pleasure. … More You can have it all…
Know your Lord (part 5): The Light
May 23, 2019
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. Allah guides to His light whom He wills. And Allah presents examples for the people, and Allah is Knowing of all things.” [Qur’an, 24:35] … More Know your Lord (part 5): The Light
Ramadaan Ruminations
May 18, 2019
We’re a third of the way through Ramadaan, which will no doubt prompt many to remark about how time has flown so far. But if you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll know that time never ‘flies’ for me…it’s usually pretty slow. … More Ramadaan Ruminations
One month to live: questions to help you uncover what really matters
May 16, 2019
Imagine you have one month to live. How will you spend the time?
… More One month to live: questions to help you uncover what really matters
Bits of Canada
May 9, 2019
From the archives… … More Bits of Canada
Recycling in Ramadaan
May 6, 2019
No…it’s not what you think. This isn’t some green mission (though I do recycle…and you should, too 😉 ) Many years ago, a bit of inspiration pushed me to develop what became the Ramadaan Early Bird series. It was a series of structured activities to help us prepare for Ramadaan by working – in a … More Recycling in Ramadaan
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