Strange how inspiration for writing a blog post sometimes comes from a least expected place. Today, my inspiration comes in the wake of an earlier phone conversation I had with a friend. We were bemoaning how the upcoming generation of adults seem to have an unabashed attitdue towards their peers, namely parents. Young adults haveContinue reading “The Penitent Parent”
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This Fragile Life
Only two days ago, I learnt of the passing of someone I’ve known for over 30 years. She was a close friend of my sister and through their friendship, I shared many happy moments as well as some darker days. Learning about her death was not entirely surprising because not only was she not inContinue reading “This Fragile Life”
To Be and not To Say
For a long time, I’ve often wondered what my contribution to the world could be in terms of helping others understand who I am and what I represent. First and foremost, I identify as a Muslim and that dimension of my personality is something which I hope is the salient aspect of my being thatContinue reading “To Be and not To Say”
A Believer of Marriage…still
This year, I have been in the throes of weddings going on around me and all the build-up which inevitably surrounds that major milestone of someone’s life. From seemingly endless shopping trips to helping out with cleaning, cooking, driving and more, there have been times I have been catapulted back to my own wedding day.Continue reading “A Believer of Marriage…still”
Birthday Blues
I am deeply grateful to have recently completed yet another year of my life. Alhamdulillah. And yet, there’s a “but” that comes as a sobering appendage to that milestone or that day. It’s not about how I feel being or looking older. It’s moreso that a birthday nowadays becomes a time to assess what hasContinue reading “Birthday Blues”
The Other Side of the River
There are some bridges in life that, once crossed, you would hope that there will never be a need to return to the same point of origin on the other side. For the longest time, almost 10 years in fact, I have been standing on the opposite bank of the river knowing I would neverContinue reading “The Other Side of the River”
Shifting Gears
It’s been something I’ve been contemplating for several months but only conceded to more recently – I need to review my routine and switch up things to get more out of life. There’s no denying that age is catching up with me and I realise I wouldn’t dare try to do things now which IContinue reading “Shifting Gears”
10+ Years in 6 Hours
Sounds highly improbable and confusing but that’s exactly what happened last Saturday when an old friend and I met after so many years to catch up on each other’s lives. Of course, as expected, we only just scratched the surface but the hiatus in our in-person interactions over time had done nothing to interfere withContinue reading “10+ Years in 6 Hours”
A Gentle Exit from Ramadan
This year, Ramadan entered my home like a gentle breeze and soothed me into a state of submission and the desire to purge the excesses of life. The month has an ineffable ability to do that for Muslims all over the world. Even those who struggle to keep up the pace and follow their goodContinue reading “A Gentle Exit from Ramadan”
Hot Coals
As I continue to move through my latter life, I realise that I am surrounded by a lot of chaos and discord. This is playing out in the wider world and sometimes it feels even uncomfortably close to home. Whilst I can’t always take pre-emptive action against it, my coping strategy is to remain quietContinue reading “Hot Coals”
