Remembrance
Jun 13, 2018
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
Tag: Ramadan
Ramadan’s final push
Jun 12, 2018
It’s easy to let the last few days and nights of Ramadan fall by the wayside: the hard work is now over with, and it’s time to relax, put our feet up, and channel most of our energy into preparing our wardrobes and kitchens for Eid. But do we really want to do this? … More Ramadan’s final push
You can have it all…
Jun 4, 2018
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…
Back to the middle
May 31, 2018
A day like this is a milestone, as well as a stopping point. A time to think about what we’ve learnt so far this month. What we’ve intended to do, then what we’ve followed through on, and what we’ve lagged behind in. What unexpected goodness has come. How grateful we should be for the blessings we’ve felt so far – whether we perceive them to be great or small. … More Back to the middle
Ramadan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
May 30, 2018
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadan? 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. … More Ramadan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
Reset
May 14, 2018
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
You know who.
That annual visitor,
who comes around
to remind you of how strong you really are.
My precious
Jul 2, 2016
Solitude. Seclusion. Divorce from the stresses and rigours of life, with an escape to the true reality of existence. Moments that are so rare, yet so precious. Moments that you need to force yourself into, because if you don’t push for them, you simply won’t get them. I speak, here, of i’tikaaf – the voluntary seclusion in … More My precious
Setting the bar
Jun 13, 2014
With each Ramadan, you (hopefully) feel a sense of hope. A renewal of imaan. Another chance to reset and delve deep into your inner being – your soul, your heart, and your relationship with your Creator. The culmination, for many, is Laylatul Qadr, wherein you have the ultimate opportunity to beg for anything your heart desires. But all … More Setting the bar
Your Eid gift: The Hajj Chronicles e-book
Aug 8, 2013
On behalf of myself and my family, I’d like to wish you and your loved ones Eid Mubarak – wherever you are in the world, and whichever day you celebrate(d) on. May this day be one of beautiful celebration, togetherness, and happiness – all within the boundaries of halaal, of course :). And may the … More Your Eid gift: The Hajj Chronicles e-book
Looking forward: Part 2 – Salah
Aug 26, 2010
(This article is also posted at http://www.ramadan.co.za) Ramadan is a month in which many of strive in our worship; and we hope that these high standards will be carried over to the 11 months that follow. And, like a re-run that just won’t go away, each year, it’s very likely that we fail to live … More Looking forward: Part 2 – Salah
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