Reset for Ramadaan
May 4, 2019
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
You know who.
That annual visitor,
who comes around
to remind you of how strong you really are.
Author: Yacoob
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.
Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
May 2, 2019
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know. … More Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
Dissolved dreams and personal evolution
Apr 25, 2019
Adapted from a journal entry – prompted by nostalgia. It’s Thursday night, and I’m in the library on campus. It’s highly unusual – being here at this time of the day. But there’s a good reason: I’m waiting for my wife – who’s seeing to her students at a school maths competition here. But my … More Dissolved dreams and personal evolution
Ballad of a workday morning
Apr 10, 2019
Learn Learn Learn
More More More
Meet Meet Meet
But wanting to
Sleep Sleep Sleep. … More Ballad of a workday morning
Out of place
Apr 4, 2019
I want to go home.
Away from the bustle.
Away from the world;
the competitiveness,
the cars,
the companies,
the selling,
the promotions and offers. … More Out of place
Autism Awareness Month: weaving a beautiful tapestry
Apr 2, 2019
April is Autism Awareness Month, so I’d like to use this post to shed some light on what is becoming an increasingly-diagnosed condition in our world today. My hope is that you’ll get a better understanding of autism and the challenges faced by those on the autistic spectrum. … More Autism Awareness Month: weaving a beautiful tapestry
Isra and Mi’raj (for dummies)
Mar 31, 2019
In honour of this week’s blessed occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) miraculous night journey and ascension (Isra and Mi’raj), mosques worldwide will commemorate it by holding a special programme. Find out more about this piece of Islamic history right here…. … More Isra and Mi’raj (for dummies)
Ramadaan is coming…
Mar 22, 2019
There’s a war going on inside each of us. A constant battle between our reason and our desires; our higher and lower selves. The results of that war hinges on the choices we make. … More Ramadaan is coming…
The best of 2019 (so far)
Mar 12, 2019
Because the words have dried up, you’re seeing a lot of pictures lately. Here are a few more – all of which are from 2019.
Holidaze – part 3: Along the Garden Route
Feb 28, 2019
Sights from Plettenberg and surrounds … More Holidaze – part 3: Along the Garden Route
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