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)
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…
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.
Sights from Plettenberg and surrounds … More Holidaze – part 3: Along the Garden Route
Some sights from the city. … More Holidaze – part 2: the city previously known as Londinium
Come see the kingdom… … More Holidaze – part 1: The most magical place on earth
There’s a certain beauty
In being without the light.
No noise.
No televisions blaring.
None of the usual pastimes
that we suffocate the silence with.
You seek that which, you feel, will complete your heart;
complement your mind;
bring lasting comfort to your soul.
You wish for the bond of love and tranquility,
placed between your hearts;
you yearn for the one who will be a garment to you,
and you fulfilling the same blessed purpose for them. … More Book 2: Reliance
After an extended and varied holiday, I’ve been back in the ‘real world’ for two weeks now: Back at work. Kids back at school. Back to the usual flood of never-ending life admin and things to do. But things haven’t just gone ‘back to normal’. Something’s different. Better. During the time off, I had moments … More New
I gaze out over the valley: rolling hills met by pure blue ocean. Nestled up here in this palace of holiday leisure. Blessed am I to find myself within such tranquil surroundings. The third leg of an extended break from life’s taxing troubles. Walking among the wolves, Meandering through the forest, over the bridge – … More Window of Peace: an ode to the holidaze
slip-sliding away..... 