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.
In case you didn’t know, Mezba has set up an awesome website that aims to teach kids (and adults :)) the Quran through the creative use of Lego. You can find the site at http://readwithmeaning.wordpress.com/.
“Tasawwuf” is a segment of Islam that’s concerned with the growing – or maturation – of the soul. One of the teachings it extracts from the Islamic sources is that things – all of which were created by the Almighty Allah – are created in one of two ways: Instantly, by Allah’s command (“Be…and it … More Food for the Soul
Whenever I hear an infant cry, I think of you – remembering the many months when you could do little else to express your wishes to a pair of adoring but stressed parents, that had to cater to your every need, and soothe your every discomfort. The time when you were so small you couldn’t … More For Toddles
For those South Africans hoping to go next year, you can begin the process already – by registering with SAHUC online: http://www.sahuchajjregistry.org.za/public/Main/Home.aspx On the registration page, choose the year 1432. Registration opened Friday, 29th October 2010 – and the sooner you put your name down, the better.
Meet Discovery Bear – a bachelor and sales executive for a large medical aid company. Meet Ms Froggie – a single, carefree girl with an eye for adventure and all things pond-like. The two met, found they were compatible, and decided to get hitched (with Ms Froggie’s father’s permission, of course). Awwww….don’t they make a … More The Playtime Council: Love is in the air
I once had a dream, a desperate and beautiful desire, to share my life with another, in a bond unlike any other. To no longer be alone and unloved, but to be a garment unto another, a soulmate – to accompany me through the journey of life. And then that dream came true. But along … More Dreams re-awoken
Taken just after sunrise, from the slopes of Table Mountain – Cape Town
Though it wasn’t always comfortable – being cramped like a sardine into a minibus – I miss travelling by taxi. It was a great way to see a cross-section of society, and experience the constant risk of being pulled over by a traffic cop. That happened a few times. Once, the driver was arrested, so … More Taxi memories
The following is a true story: I pigged out last night – and I’m ashamed. After supper, I had a piece of Cadbury Fudge chocolate. The taste wasn’t what I was craving, so I had a marshmallow. That should have been enough – but it wasn’t. The baby was being put to sleep, and there … More Indulgence impulse
A few weeks back, the Playtime Council had an outing. Unfortunately, not many members could attend – so it was left to Chairman Pooh and Discovery Bear (who’s now an official member – since the sleepover was successful). They borrowed Toddles’ new bike and set out on their trip – with Chairman Pooh driving and … More The Playtime Council Outing
slip-sliding away..... 