Altiné Nagode
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My Ummah
Saturday morning was one of those mornings where after hearing upsetting news, you lose all motivation for the day and just want to remain in bed and contemplate about life and escape the reality of what’s happening. I remember waking up… Continue reading
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Love Gone Wrong
The title of this post is no doubt misleading. I’ll have you know it has nothing to do with relationships but hopefully you’d be able to relate as you read along. I’ve been asked a couple of times what love is and each time the… Continue reading
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Finding the balance
There’s this problem I have, it’s either I say very little or too much. I take very hot showers or freezing cold ones. I eat very little or too much. Like me a lot of people struggle with finding the right balance in their life.… Continue reading
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Unanswered prayers
Two months ago I promised to answer a question my brother asked (which I mentioned in the root of all evil post) that is; why is God not answering my prayers? I’ll be frank by saying you can never know the true… Continue reading
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The Pursuit
If you enjoyed the ibadurrahman post then you are going to enjoy this. I was initially going to entitle this ‘levels’ but as you read on, I think you’ll agree with me that the pursuit is more appropriate. Like the Ibadurrahman… Continue reading
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Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
There are two kinds of people: people like Petyr Baelish who say “Knowledge is power” and Cersei Lannister that insist “Power is power”. I’m always struck with wonder whenever I hear the old adage; ignorance is bliss. If there’s one… Continue reading
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Bus Ties
What can I say about buses? They are not exactly my favourite mode of transport but based on my history, it’s undoubtedly the most interesting and eventful. I took the bus home this evening and as I was seated at the… Continue reading
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Baby Steps
The nearing of my return to London this coming weekend is a daunting reminder of how quick time flies, it doesn’t feel like I’ve been away for 4 months. To think the next time I post something In Sha Allah,… Continue reading
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The Mediator
A lot of my time is spent inside my head, no doubt my most asked question is what are you thinking? I say this because something I frequently do is evaluate my behaviour and reaction to certain things. A lot… Continue reading
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Please Sir Can I have Some More?
If you have read or watched Oliver Twist then you’d be familiar with the title of this post. Human beings are dignified creatures. We’ve been honoured in many ways other creatures haven’t and I’m not even referring to the fact… Continue reading
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