Eid Al Fitr: preparations

Alhamdulillah today is the last day of the Holy month of Ramadan. It pains me to see it go, but all good things must come to an end, and if it’s true that “with hardship comes ease” (and we know that it is!, the converse is also true: with ease comes hardship. During Ramadan, the …

Al Baqarah 187 (at the fabric shop)

…they are a garment (protection) for you, and you are a garment for them… Al Baqarah, 187 This morning found Hana and I at Golden D’Or Fabric outlet out on Harry Hines. InshaAllah I’ll get up the courage to pop into some more of the warehouse stores down there one day. For now, it all seems …

Ash Sharh 5-6

For truly, after hardship comes ease, Truly, after hardship comes ease. Ash Sharh, 5-6 When things get difficult, remember that God only tests those whom He loves, and say “Alhamdulillah!” (All praise and thanks to God!). And after that, when you experience a period of ease, say “Astaghfirullah” Forgive me God!), for ease is in …