Transforming Self

Believe

The Night Prayer

I have recently discovered the joys of the night prayer… The night prayer.When there are no distractions,When sounds are unheard,When the night […]

Enablement

Obstacles

There are obstacles we place in front of ourselves,Their constitution a construction of our imagination,Others cannot see them, except they see our […]

Believe

A Calling – Part 2 of 2

After the Friday prayer finished, as usual, people in the front raced to touch the Kaaba. Chaotic, yet not so chaotic. They […]

Believe

A Calling – Part 1 of 2

The heat, sweltering. My sweat, pouring. My sight, blinded by the white marble floor’s reflection. I was close to passing out. Only […]

Believe

Visiting Makkah

I have left Makkah. I do not leave the same as I came. I was called here, by Him. Within me, from […]

Perspective

Tiny Reflections – Part 1

I have not perceived you, this is true.Under my feet, you have perished.By my weight, you have been crushed.A fool’s walk, I […]

Believe

Hope Hereafter

I wonder,How would I deal with death? I do not know,I will try with these few words. If I felt they are […]

Growth

A Raging Soul

I know now, Storms, they come for a reason.Oft unannounced, they ask time not for convenience,Nor do they care for season. In stormy […]

Discovery

The Guiding Night

This night. Moon-lit dark.A realm awaiting discovery.Though I ought to sleep,Its treasures keep me awake. Flows from my unconscious,They come out and […]