‘Flowing’ from Arafah 12 years ago… Continue reading
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Call out to Him
You’ll be happy again:
Able to perceive
how your struggle was only temporary;
An episode that was meant to bring something to your life:
Shaping you,
Making you,
Giving you
a benefit which you could not have gained
if life had run perfectly well – With no bumps or bruises along the way. Continue reading
Missing Makkah: A Personal Plan for Dhul Hijjah
Year after year, we hear the excellent advice of what we should do if we are not going for Hajj. We all know about not clipping our nails and hair, the fasting of the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, being charitable, making dua, and so on. While these are all excellent actions to take – essentials really – they may become repetitive and uninspiring, because they are so routine by now. If this is how you feel about Dhul Hijjah, try to do something different this year: do I’tikaaf. Continue reading
Reliance: How 9 hours defined My Hajj
It was incredible to see and be among the 3 million pilgrims heading to Muzdalifah – both by bus and walking. The busses held passengers inside, on the roofs, and in the luggage compartments underneath. Continue reading
Missing Makkah: Special advice for former Hujjaj this season
Every former Hajji has their own unique story. Tales of the days they were blessed to spend on this sacred journey, so beloved that even the struggles and discomfort they faced are not enough to discourage them from wanting to return. At this time of year, that yearning grows stronger. So, what can they do about this? Continue reading
What’s in it for me? (7 Reasons to Read The Quran if You’re Not a Muslim)
To truly form a complete picture of a belief system, we must read its scriptures. In Islam, this means reading the religion’s revealed book – the Holy Quran.
But if you’re not Muslim, why should you read it? Continue reading
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