Who would deny that the simplest things in life are the best? We spend the better part of our lives vying for this and that, be it a job, a house, a car and a myriad of other material things. Age does give the benefit of hindsight and a wisdom that cannot be gained fromContinue reading “The Best Things in Life are Three..”
Author Archives: Sabia Ali
The Suitability of a Spouse
For the last five years, I have, more often than not, wondered about the reasons which lead to the demise of my marriage. I concluded that it must have been insurmountable incompatibilities rooted in cultural and ethnic differences. Moreover, it was all my fault; I hadn’t worked or tried hard enough to move across thoseContinue reading “The Suitability of a Spouse”
Beyond Just Having Patience
Moving from patience to contentment
A Personal Review of Ramadan
Alhamdulillah, we are almost at the end of the blessed month. Perhaps saying “Alhamdulillah” might seem an inappropriate choice of word. It suggests a sense of relief. However, I mean it in the sense that I have been fortunate to have experienced most of this month and inshaAllah, will see it right to the endContinue reading “A Personal Review of Ramadan”
Taking a Hiatus….
As Ramadan is in full flow, I am taking a short break to nurture my soul and empty my ego. InshAllah I hope to be back soon…
Readiness for Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan is almost upon us and my phone has already been exploding with notifications of upcoming webinars, lectures and tips for a productive month of worship and reward. As well-meaning as all of this is, I actually find it sends me into a state of frenzy and anxiety. In an ageContinue reading “Readiness for Ramadan”
No Present like Time
It’s a gift we are all given yet most of us are unaware of. Time. We squander so much of it either living in the past or worrying about the future. We’re often not content with just being in the moment and enjoying what we have now. I have witnessed my own mother stagnate forContinue reading “No Present like Time”
Should I Forgive to Forget or Forget so that I may Forgive?
This is one of those conundrums that I have often found myself in when pondering over the sense of having been wronged. For the most part, I think I forgive so that I may forget. I have forgiven all those who have hurt me knowingly or unknowingly. To be honest, the only impetus for thatContinue reading “Should I Forgive to Forget or Forget so that I may Forgive?”
A Lesson in Emotional Self-Defence
If there’s one thing that I am grateful for since my divorce, it is the return of total independence in my life. I mean independence from another human being. That is not to suggest that I suffered miserable subjugation at the hands of another. However, it is true that whilst I was married, I gaveContinue reading “A Lesson in Emotional Self-Defence”
Every Day is Mother’s Day
It is a curious Western tradition that today sees many people around the world celebrate their Mother. There is no doubt that the intention behind the idea of singling out a specific day to dedicate to all mothers, in recognition of their unconditional love and service to their families, is a commendable one. However, IContinue reading “Every Day is Mother’s Day”
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