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
Earlier this year, I picked up a newspaper by Port Elizabeth-based group Mujlisul Ulama (a.k.a. The Majlis), which went into some depth about the problems with the Halaal certification of certain meats in South Africa and internationally. While I grossly disagree with the manner in which this group attack those who they feel are in … More Let’s eat…
Durban sunrise Donkeys on a schedule If only I could do the same… The donkeys (after lunch)
To the Israeli Soldier A poem by By Mirza Yawar Baig Listen and listen well O! One who could have been our brother For we are one people, whether you like it or not You are a Semite, A son of Israeel (Isaac) I am a Semite, A son of Ismaeel (Ishmael) Our father, … More To the Israeli Soldier
Hey everyone, hope you’re having a good new year. This is just a short note to update you on some maintenance stuff, since this blog has undergone some changes in the last few months. 1. Updated links: I’ve updated the links section, which I’d neglected for most of the last 2 years. So you’ll … More Maintaining presence
Whether said in haste, or well thought out, language has the amazing ability to capture concepts succinctly: just a few words can convey so great a meaning, and teach so important a lesson. Following on from last year’s quotes post, I thought I’d share some new snippets picked up over the last few weeks. … More What they said (part 2)
With Eid ul Adha just around the corner, I’ve been collecting some information about things like Udhiyah (the sacrifice), the benefits of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, and other issues related to this time of year. I’ve saved everything into a document, which you can download here. It is very rough, as … More Learning more about Eid ul Adha
Seven years have passed, since those fateful days when my life changed forever. Seven years are gone, since those moments of magic sparked my soul to life, brought into focus the dream I pursued in the years that followed. Memories of a lifetime gone by, empty and purposeless; using whatever pleasures took my … More 28
After a long while, Mister Y’s mysteries returns with part 2 – a tale of intrigue and cotton thread, saved up from a few years ago. Saturday, 14th October 2006: Socks are forcibly removed from the cupboard, in preparation for the week ahead. These are night-time socks; warm, fluffy – designed for home use only. … More The case of the missing socks
With the recent American elections, it seems politics is at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment. Locally, we’ve got our own political hype over the split of the ruling party. And with voter registration happening this weekend, it brings into question the political involvement of Muslims locally – whether political candidates or ordinary … More The right to choose
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