Solitude. Seclusion. Divorce from the stresses and rigours of life, with an escape to the true reality of existence. Moments that are so rare, yet so precious. Moments that you need to force yourself into, because if you don’t push for them, you simply won’t get them. I speak, here, of i’tikaaf – the voluntary seclusion in … More My precious
The last third of Ramadaan is almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you haven’t really hit the highs of the month yet. Personally, it’s been another low-key Ramadaan (as is the standard in recent years) – with only fleeting moments of inspiration and spiritual highs. Personal circumstances have engulfed me – in this … More Ramadaan hope for the underachiever
This blog has been alive for 10 years now. 120 months. 3650 days. That’s a looong time, but to me it feels even longer – given the major life milestones that have occurred in the last decade. It all started on 2nd June 2006, when I published my first blog post – a simple collection … More A decade of blogging
With Ramadan almost here, it’s a good time (even if a bit late) to start planning how we’ll spend the month. In the video below, brother Nouman Ali Khan gives some critical advice for preparing. Even if you’re not able to follow it all, try to implement some of it. Also on the topic, here … More Ramadaan 2016: Get into the spirit
It’s been a challenging period of late, with illness, stress, and the burdens of life weighing heavily on me. I’m not complaining, though, because my struggles are miniscule in comparison to millions of others on this planet. People who suffer and persevere through the most cruel of circumstances, day after day. As a resident on … More Vicissitudes of life
Apologies for the poor quality of pictures. I realise I need a phone with a much better camera, so…donations are most welcome 😉 PS: I’ve updated the look of this blog…for the first time in over 7 years! Let me know what you think of the new theme.
This is a follow-up that’s long overdue. It’s almost 2 years now since I published part 1 – which was a look back on some of the more creative posts on this blog over its history. I’d intended to do the follow-up a few months later, but like so many things in life, it never … More Let it flow (part 2)
Today is my birthday. I’m now thirty five. It’s a big number, but really, inconsequential to me at this time. Looking back, when I was small, my physical resistance to fruit and vegetables had me thinking that I’d be dead by 21. Parents, or others, probably tried to scare me into eating fruits with such … More Halfway to Seventy
Note: This was not written by me, but I found it too powerful to not share. Original writer is Faz Ali (who I know nothing about). You’re 29 years old with a wife, two children and a job. You have enough money, and can afford a few nice things, and you live in a small house in … More Of refugees having it easy…
