With Ramadaan on our doorstep, it should come as no surprise that many are preparing to make the most of the month. Preparations should, ideally, start long before the month arrives – particularly in the two preceding months (Rajab and Sha’ban). However, if you still haven’t put much effort into your preparations, there’s still time … More The Ramadaan Planner

With the 27th night of Ramadaan completed, and as we approach the day of Eid, there’s sometimes a tendency for us to start ‘winding down’. We think that, because Ramadaan is ending, we can now relax. Of course, the learned among us would tell us that this attitude is erroneous: they remind us that it’s … More The dying moments of Ramadaan

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. Did you daydream about being in your favourite shop, alone at night – with no one around … More If you could have it all….

At this time last year, I wrote my first Ramadaan post. One week into that month, I was scared of missing out on the blessings of the month. My main goal – at that point – was to develop my self-discipline. Up till that point, it hadn’t been a very productive year in terms of … More Ramadaan reflections

One week to go, and time seems to have slowed down tremendously for me. While the first half of Ramadan seemed to flash by, the days and nights that followed have brought great benefit and hope.   Hope that it’s never too late for things to change.   Reminders that, though time marches on and … More Staying power

Once again, we’re blessed to have made it halfway through Ramadan. And while the experience has probably been different for all of us, this particular day should hold the same significance for everyone. A day like this is a milestone, as well as a stopping point. A time to think about what we’ve learnt so … More Back to the middle