When I was very young, from what I remember, I used to love to write. Creative writing was a passion in my earliest school years. I remember silly stories about a Monster Party where the partygoers played “Pass the person,” and a Time Machine story where victorious German soldiers (during World War 2) used spears … More Do what you love…love what you do
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
We didn’t think it would happen so soon. The signs of labour had been absent up to the day before, and it didn’t seem that events would unfold naturally. So, although surprising, that Wednesday evening’s contractions seemed to be just the beginning of what might be a long, drawn-out process. I speak here of the … More Welcome to the world
Warning: This article may take a while to read, so if you don’t have time, skip to the end: Act 6. Act 1: The bar that wasn’t The other day, I received an email about an alleged bar – being built in New York – which should offend Muslims. The building resembles the Holy Ka’bah … More (Don’t) Forward this to as many people as you can!
There’s a fire inside which has been slowly growing of late. A charge within which evokes thoughts of progress; Feelings of yearning for goals of old; Drive to start building again – that which has remained relatively unmoved – in my own perception. Former crowning moments Remind me of the capability laying dormant – the … More Fire
A while back, I read a shocking article on happenings in Afghanistan, since the 2001 war. It seems the pattern repeats itself in other places too. Here’s another article about what’s going on in Iraq. These are the consequences of exporting one group’s concept of “freedom” to others… Alcohol, Prostitution Rife in New Iraq By … More “Free world” exports
You never really know what something is like until you go through it for yourself. People can tell you about their experiences, tell you what to expect, and you can do a lot of research on your own – all to prepare you for the point where you finally experience it for yourself. But you … More Ponderances of an expectant father
slip-sliding away..... 