Alhamdulillah, that I have been blessed to witness the arrival of Ramadan again. Many Muslims around the world wait excitedly for this auspicious month full of hope of all the goodness it will bring them in this world and the Hereafter. Whilst I join millions of others in that excitement, I admit there is aContinue reading “Ramadan Reparations 1445”
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Time for Change
Not sure what has come over me but I have been feeling a little restless lately. I need a new project to get involved in – something that will give me a higher purpose other than just going to work and coming home. A few months ago, my tenure as a Trustee for the charityContinue reading “Time for Change”
New Year, New Adventures
When we wish one another a ‘Happy New Year’, I’m very aware it’s not because we are ungrateful for the year that has just passed. It’s more about looking forward to new things which have yet to be discovered. Starting at the head of a new year is a convenient excuse to remind ourselves ofContinue reading “New Year, New Adventures”
Charity is All In the Mind
Asked what charity looks like and most probably people would say “giving money to the poor”. It would definitely be the most popular answer. Whilst that is very true, we know that charity can encompass so much more. Sometimes, it doesn’t even involve reaching deep into our pockets. But always, it should involve reaching deepContinue reading “Charity is All In the Mind”
Published Article: Lessons from a Modern-Day Urban Nomad
@ themuslimvibe.com (4th July 2022)
Goodbye Ramadan
The month of Ramadan has flown by. Today, Muslims will bid farewell to this beautiful time and yet set our sights on another meeting next year, inshaAllah. In the meantime, we hope we have reaped plenty of rewards during the month; we also hope the lessons learned will carry us through to the rest ofContinue reading “Goodbye Ramadan”
My Child, My Teacher
In the last few years, I have found that being surrounded by young people, namely my sons, has been a blessing that even I can’t begin to appreciate fully. Although right now they are away from home (minus my youngest), Alhamdulillah, we keep in touch through video and phone calls. The support that this regularContinue reading “My Child, My Teacher”
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