I wrote, previously, about how I was taking these final 10 days of Ramadaan off for my own part-time itikaaf, and what I hoped to achieve in that time. Now, as I near the end of that period (which has … Continue reading
Liberation
Mercy
Winter is truly upon us here in Cape Town. After many months of anxiety and panic about our prolonged drought, we finally have rain. In recent weeks, we’ve been counting down to “Day Zero” – a point some 60-odd … Continue reading
Ramadaan update
It’s the fourth night of Ramadaan, and Alhamdullilah, I’m feeling the spirit all around me. We’re blessed to live in close proximity to three masjids, so we hear the athaan from them all, and the dhikrs that are made over the … Continue reading
Peekaboo
See this mouse? Cute, isn’t he? Looking all innocent – with his little whiskers and tiny eyes. And do you know why he’s cute? Because he’s not real. A real mouse isn’t something to gush over. Especially when it’s in your house. … Continue reading
Ramadan: The Early Bird Challenge 5
Originally posted on slip-sliding away…..:
Image source: http://someusefulidioms.blogspot.com/2011/01/hold-your-tongue.html With just one month to go until Ramadan, insha-Allah everyone is gearing up to welcome this blessed annual visitor. If you’ve been with this series so far, insha-Allah you’re well on track…
Ramadan: The Early Bird Challenge 4
Originally posted on slip-sliding away…..:
Ramadan is almost here, and by now, your local ulama and others might have started reminding you of the need to prepare early for it – so that you can start the month in full…
Can I ask you a question?
In years gone by, there’d often be chain mails with quizzes asking you about yourself. Those don’t seem very common anymore (or maybe nobody cares enough to send them to me 😉 ), but The Sunshine Blogger Award seems to … Continue reading
Ramadan: The Early Bird Challenge 3
Originally posted on slip-sliding away…..:
With just three months left until Ramadan, if you’ve participated in this series so far, your journey towards improvement should be well underway – even if it’s going very slowly (and that’s OK!). We began…
Reminder – Isra and Mi’raj (for dummies)
In honour of tonight’s blessed occasion of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.’s miraculous night journey and ascension (Isra and Mi’raj), masjids worldwide will commemorate it by holding a special programme. Remember that there are no special acts of worship specified for this … Continue reading
Ramadan: The Early Bird Challenge part 2
Originally posted on slip-sliding away…..:
Following up from part 1, we now continue our journey to prepare early for Ramadan 2012. At this point, we have – insha-Allah – about four months left until the whole (Muslim) world begins this…
