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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 23 Catch us if you can After leaving Arafah alone, I had some hope because – via mobile phone – I was in constant contact with my wife and the sheikh, who were trying to figure out how far behind I was. And as I walked, I … More Hajj Chronicles Part 24: Adventures in the desert
This month is usually one of great inspiration for me. In previous years, the words have overflowed on these pages each Ramadan – both in reflective postings as well as practical advices. But this year is different. I find myself being stifled by both time and circumstance; unable to bring forth even a shadow of … More Ramadan ramblings
Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 22 Hajj is Arafah Zawaal time soon came, and minutes later, we made our Thuhr and Asr salaah combined – as is sunnah (though some disagree on that). Right after that, lunch was announced. For me, it was a really ridiculous time for food to be served. … More Hajj Chronicles Part 23: Arafah (part 2) – Wuqoof
Festive Ramadan lights in Jerusalem (2009 – AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) OK, so admittedly, I haven’t posted much in the lead-up to Ramadan. The truth is, I’ve had a lot of other things occupying me, and with a new baby due near the end of the month, chances are I won’t be too active on this … More Ramadan 2013 is almost here
With the unrest in Egypt at the moment – including rampant sexual attacks against women in the recent protests – it’s hard to be positive. However, Shaykh Navaid Aziz shared some wise words which I wish to share here, so that we may take positives from the situation: “I generally refrain from commenting on politics … More A reminder from Egypt’s chaos
Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 21 The biggest appointment of my life On the first night of Hajj, we slept a few hours on Mina – getting some rest for the day of Arafah that would follow. We had no idea what time our busses would leave the next morning, and because … More Hajj Chronicles Part 22: Day 2: Arafah (part 1)
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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 20 Friday, 4th November, 2011. The day that my wife and I embarked on our Hajj. We’d made all our preparations, entered into ihraam, and we were about to make our way up to our camp on Mina – where hujjaaj spend most of the five days … More Hajj Chronicles Part 21: Day 1: Mina
In honour of tomorrow night’s blessed occasion of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.’s miraculous night journey and ascension (Isra and Mi’raj), masjids worldwide will commemorate it by holding a special programme. Remember that there are no special acts of worship specified for this occasion – so take what benefit you can from those programmes, but don’t let … More Isra and Mi’raj (for dummies)
Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 19 Going home The same day we climbed to the cave of Hira, we spontaneously decided to go back to the haram in Makkah for Maghrib and Esha. Just the travel there and back was an adventure on its own – including 2 busses each way, being … More Hajj Chronicles Part 20: Reflections before the big day
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