A long, long time ago, in a home not far away, a group of very special friends united in what would become know as The Playtime Council. Led by the honourable Chairman Pooh, and his deputy, Discovery Bear, they had many adventures – including sleepovers, outings (some of which were dangerously overcrowded), and even rites of passage … More The Playtime Council…reloaded
The seaside town of Hermanus – outside Cape Town, South Africa – is best known for its whale watching around this time of year. However, one of the more recent highlights for Muslims is the recently-opened Ismail and Miriam Islamic Centre – housed on the main road leading in and out of town. With an impressive design, interior, … More Of whales and spirituality
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Mina on the final morning of Hajj 1432 (2011) Here follows a ramble of thoughts, on the eve of tomorrow’s Hajj… I’m immersed in memories. Memories of four years back, when I was on the cusp of my first and only Hajj. We were in Aziziah, doing last-minute stuff before…
Hajj is now over, and as the pilgrims return home to their loved ones, they take back with them a multitude of precious memories from the journey, lessons they’ll hope to apply for the rest of their lives, and an elevated sense of spirituality. Back to reality But for many, those feelings can quickly fade … More (Repost) Beyond Hajj: Five ways to maintain your Hajj for life
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I wrote this exactly one year ago – in Mina on the first day of Hajj 2011. May it be a reminder to myself and others of how the journey of Hajj is this life’s preparation for a more important journey we’ll all take. “Friday 4th November 2011 Inside our…
Another piece I wrote for ProductiveMuslim.com this year: In Part 1 of this series, we spoke about how former Hujjaj feel during this time of the year and what they do to bring those special memories back into their lives. In Part 2, we look at some of the many actions Muslims can do to … More Missing Makkah (pt2): A Personal Plan for Dhul Hijjah
Something I wrote for ProductiveMuslim.com: Every former Hajji has their own unique story. Tales of the days they were blessed to spend on this sacred journey, so beloved that even the struggles and discomfort they faced are not enough to discourage them from wanting to return. At this time of year, that yearning grows stronger. … More Missing Makkah (pt1): Special Advice for Former Hujjaj This Season
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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 29 Tents line the valley of Mina Ambassadors of Hajj Hajj consists of 5 days, but those wanting to exert themselves even more can stay an extra night – taking the total to almost 6 days. Some of our group opted…
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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 28 Mina during Hajj 2011 An unfortunate pattern From Eid day onwards, the atmosphere in the camp on Mina was far more relaxed. We’d passed the climax of Hajj (i.e. Arafah), and now had just a few more days on Mina…
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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 27 The main street in Aziziah Why did the Hajji cross the road? The morning after losing my phone, we were back in Aziziah for a few hours. Despite the fact that the main segments of Hajj were over, communication was still…
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