Islam & Deen
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Angel Jibreel
I’m going to talk to you about one of my favourite persons in the world. Well he probably doesn’t qualify as a person because he is an angel. Literally. Angels are beings I spend an unusual amount of time thinking about. They… Continue reading
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Pre-Istikhara
[First scenario] You’ve been talking to someone for a while and you really like this person, some months or years down the line he asks the big question; will you marry me? What is your answer? Is liking someone enough reason to… Continue reading
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The Outsider
Some months back at my sisters introduction, I had an old lady who was seated under a tent beckon me from where I stood with my cousin. I had absolutely no idea who she was and was feeling agitated; why was she calling me? I crouched by her side… Continue reading
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Ali’s Story
Here is the story of a wealthy young man that’s been diagnosed with stage four cancer. You can find his story on youtube and I shall leave the link down to his story below, for those that would like to… Continue reading
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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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