Dusk to Dawn

29Mar09

You might have wondered, at some point, why I chose to name this blog, “Between Dusk and Dawn”. It’s not just something that I picked out of a hat, neither was it planned as a mystical name to capture the attention of readers. It’s not the title of any book or sonnet I know, [...]

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Tags: Faith, Ibadah, Islam, Muslims, Night, Peace, Prayer, Worship

Patience: Is it possible?

23Mar09

It is easy to talk about something or make tall claims without having experienced the situation we’re so confidently declaring our opinions about. In times of ease and comfort, when the going is good and the prospects are bright, it’s not difficult to say that I would certainly remain thankful and patient if unpleasant or [...]

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Tags: Faith, Islam, Patience, Peace, Trials

It’s Eid!

08Dec08

Eid-al-Adha is here, Alhamdolillah!
May Allah make this Eid day one of peace and joy for the world, and may He shower His Mercy to lessen the suffering of those who are subjected to injustice, oppression and wrongdoing ! Ameen!

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Tags: Celebration, Eid, Faith, Hajj, Islam, Muslims

Labbayk, Allahumma Labbayk!

07Dec08

It’s Hajj, SubhanAllah! Since my own Hajj in 2006, I’ve loved this time of the year because of the mixed emotions it evokes and all the memories. And even if I put that aside for a bit, just watching three million people pour into Makkah for the beginning of a unique pilgrimage is a massive [...]

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Tags: Belief, Faith, Hajj, Iman, Islam, Muslims, People, Prophets, Racism, Unity