The Playtime Council – previously pictured here – recently held a sleepover. Unfortunately, Abdurahman has disappeared, and so has Honest. (We hope Honest hasn’t been captured by those darn teddy poachers.) Ethan is, as always, away on a secret mission. In fact, he hasn’t been back in a very long time. Perhaps it’s time for … More The Playtime Council Sleepover
I have been re-awoken. This month, which is usually so inspirational for me, has once again lived up to its greatness in terms of my personal development. You see, I know this is the best time for self-analysis and change. It’s always like that – because it’s the month where other stuff steps back, into … More Re-awakening
The first week of Ramadan has flown by, and quite soon, we’ll be saying goodbye to the opening 10 days – which is the period of Allah’s Mercy. By now, we should be feeling that mercy; and embracing it by taking advantage of these precious moments we have in a month unlike any other. Whether … More Looking forward
Knock knock. Who’s there? You know who. That annual visitor, who comes around to remind you of how strong you really are. Who brings with him an abundance of God’s mercy and forgiveness. Whose presence marks a period of tremendously increased reward; where each good deed counts many times over, and every bad one brings … More Reset
Here’s a new mystery for you: Why do so many zips have the letters “YKK” on them. What does “YKK” stand for? Give it your best guess – then check back here for the answer (if no one gets it first).
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
They say that time flies. And while that may be true for many – and even myself in years gone by – at this time, I strongly disagree with the idea. The phrase came up recently, when I was asked how old my daughter is now. My reply, that she’s almost a year old, elicited … More The longest year of my life…and other reflections
“The others” (Part 1 of the story is here) Our first year in the new place was awesome. It was a perfect home for us: great location, excellent and active mosques close by, peaceful and safe neighbourhood, and close enough to our families – but still far away for us to have our own privacy … More Accommodating adventures: Part 2
“A place called home” When we first got married, my wife and I lived alone – in the same flat – my family’s – I’d been living in (alone) prior to marriage. However, that was only temporary, because events transpired weeks later and we were soon looking to move into another place. Initially, we were … More Accommodating adventures: Part 1
It comes again, three years later – for me – the birth of a new day. The rising of a fresh morn, an everyday occurrence, now often overlooked – taken for granted – in the never-ending wheel of grown-up life. The sun’s light spreads far and wide long before his arrival in this place today; … More Sunrise in Paradise
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