In the class I’m attending on the biography (seerah) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), clear parallels were drawn between the pre-Islamic era (the so-called “Days of Ignorance”) and our modern times. One of the stories covered is that of ‘Amr ibn Luhayy – a chief of the Arab Jurhum tribe – … More Unintended consequences
Another year, another title. Congratulations to Manchester United for wrapping up their tenth Premier League title yesterday, and making all United supporters around the world proud. It was especially heart-warming to see my favourite player of all time, Ryan Giggs, come on to score the goal that would cement the victory. It was his 758th … More The perfect ten
Forget not the writer in you. He’s still around, just off in his own world – neglected by your husbandliness, your constrictingly-employed state of daily affairs, your life which has moved so fast to a place you always wanted to be, yet didn’t think to imagine the effects on him. In days gone by … More Remember me
Hi everyone Although this blog is getting rather lethargic of late, I hope you still come by once in a while to see what’s new. But I’d also like to invite you to check out http://palmsofwisdom.wordpress.com It’s a new project we’re starting, and I hope it’ll take off and be of much benefit to us … More Something new
“And have they not seen birds above them, spreading out their wings and closing them? None upholds them save the Most Gracious, Allah. Undoubtedly, He sees all things.” [Surah al-Mulk 67:19]
A certain someone would like me to indulge in pogonotrophy. While I’m not opposed to the idea, and actually would like to see what it’s like, I fear I lack the expertise to such a venture. But, I suppose, new things always take a bit of time to adjust to, before it becomes second nature. … More It’s only words
Why is it that ‘celebrity’ is such an admired and celebrated status in today’s times? These are normal individuals who are separated from us only by a particular talent, which is being put to publicly-visible use. What makes them worthy of an elevated status? A pedestal which places them way up there, while the masses … More When eyes are opened
There’s a lot to be said for delayed reactions: Stopping yourself from instinctively reacting. Forcing yourself to not go the usual route, and trying to take the situation in, see the bigger picture and the good in it; then decide how you WANT to respond. When you can do that, I think a degree of … More Stop
Some pix taken with my phone in town: Mowbriy-Kaaappp!!!! Keep it clean Indecipherable (Work in progress, but feel free to comment on what’s there so far)
Once again, we’ve entered a new year – both in English terms and Islamic. And while the English new year is often associated with ‘holiday time’, increased crime, road accidents, and other terrible events that strike each ‘Festive season’, the Islamic new year is different. Our new year is based on the migration, or Hijrah, … More Lessons for a new year
slip-sliding away..... 