So, though you feel the strain
of so many days and nights that have passed,
strive just a little more:
let not these golden nights and days pass
without sincere devotion:
efforts which will weigh so heavily on our scales
come the Day when we need them most. … More The Final Push
“Doing any and everything for the chance just to come near
So those slaves are always working, doing the same routines
Over and over again you would think they were machines
Fuelled by a gasoline that you wish you could see
Cause it’s a long journey to A Sirat al-Mustaqim.”
– Boonaa Mohammed – “How to be a Slave” … More Life as a Machine
Guess who’s coming to town? It’s not Santa Claus. And it’s not the president. It’s a bevy of angels, joining us for Ramadaan – the month of Mercy. … More Spring cleaning the soul
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadaan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know about the month which begins in just a few days. … More Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
If you could have anything…ANYTHING…what would you ask for? … More Everything you want
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadaan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know about the month which begins in just a few days. … More Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
Remember the One
Who is always with you,
Who loves for you to ask of Him,
Who listens to your pleas,
Who guides your heart to that which is best for you. … More Remembrance
And in these final ten, we strive still more – to try to gain as much as we can from these fleeting, limited moments. Moments which will be gone a week from now. A day of celebration, of course, yet for those who understand the loss – a day of mourning, too. … More Dear 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. … More You can have it all…
No…it’s not what you think. This isn’t some green mission (though I do recycle…and you should, too 😉 ) Many years ago, a bit of inspiration pushed me to develop what became the Ramadaan Early Bird series. It was a series of structured activities to help us prepare for Ramadaan by working – in a … More Recycling in Ramadaan
slip-sliding away..... 