Gems from a timeless book. Ramblings of my mind.
The friend I want, the kind of friendship I crave, Is not one to vent, to gossip, to eat, travel and laugh with, There was a time when I wanted that but no more, What is friendship to me now? At least some of the time, The one who says “My dear, wake up! Pull... Continue Reading →
There are some things I am an open advocate against. I have felt and seen raw depression and other mental illnesses upfront and closely, for a long time in my life. It is a fact, it is as real as anything can be, and is the worst possible and most painful experience. “you aren’t trying... Continue Reading →
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms; And then the whining school-boy, with his satchel And shining... Continue Reading →
These two ayat are at the heart of surah fajr, a very spiritual surah that swears by the hajj rituals, and goes on to describe the nature of the human being, and how he responds to the tests given by Allah. “And as for the human being, whenever his Master puts him through a... Continue Reading →
Ever read the Quran and felt that the ayahs are placed in a random manner? One ayah doesn’t seem connected to the next. It is not random because the Quran is called القُران الحكيم and its speaker is the most Wise. When a wise speaker speaks, it is not just a random haphazard flow... Continue Reading →
The fall that you are terrified of, take it. The fall that you feel will be the end of you and the world as you know it. Plunge into the blackness, even if you feel you wont be able to breathe. The very thing that seems unbearable to do, do it. That very thing that... Continue Reading →
"And among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals (to Him). They love them as they should love Allah . But those who believe are exteme in love for Allah." (2:165) How strange it is that how different is what we grow up beleiving, verses what Allah says in... Continue Reading →
Taqwa means being conscious of Allah. It is precautions a person takes out of fear and reverence of Allah. If you want to understand taqwa think of a scenario where you are driving and suddenly a cop comes into view. You immediately take precautions, check your speed and drive extra carefully. At that time... Continue Reading →
Imagine that you have a kind of cancer in your leg and the doctors say you have to amputate the leg to prevent the cancer from spreading. Even though the amputation is something you hate, but it is good for you in the long run and necessary to save your life. But the... Continue Reading →
Somewhere that place exists, that little place Somewhere in some place that refuge, that cave exists That place, small in size perhaps but with rock strong walls That cave of refuge where I fear no one but You, I love no one but You I care about absolutely no one but You Nobody's criticism,... Continue Reading →
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