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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.

A Song of Flames

Jul 27, 2023

A winter ditty… … More A Song of Flames

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Old at 42

Jul 20, 2023

The little poem that was never finished… … More Old at 42

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The road leaving Arafah

Tawakkul

Jun 27, 2023

‘Flowing’ from Arafah 12 years ago… … More Tawakkul

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Hajj: a visual journey through humanity’s greatest annual gathering

Jun 27, 2023

This year’s Hajj pilgrimage peaks today, with close on 2.5 million Muslims in Makkah and surrounds for what is the world’s biggest annual gathering of humanity. … More Hajj: a visual journey through humanity’s greatest annual gathering

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Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 30: Farewell

Jun 20, 2023

All good things come to an end… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 30: Farewell

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View of the Kabah from the 2nd floor

Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 29: Back to the Kabah

Jun 19, 2023

The very last time I was there… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 29: Back to the Kabah

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The main street in Aziziah

Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 28: Boom!

Jun 18, 2023

Why did the Hajji cross the road? … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 28: Boom!

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Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 27: Return to Mina

Jun 17, 2023

Special days after the peak… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 27: Return to Mina

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One of the jamaraat walls

Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 26: Euphoria

Jun 16, 2023

Best feeling ever… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 26: Euphoria

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Hujjaaj spend the night at Muzdalifah

Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 25: Not your average Saturday night

Jun 15, 2023

Wandering soul (part 2)… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 25: Not your average Saturday night

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