Tarikh Tuesday There are reports of Muslims arriving before Columbus in America before the 15th century but many arrived in the early 16th century. After…
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A Lost History
Isolation Inspirations – Day 8 Being alone in a room for 10 days requires creativity to remain productive, otherwise it’ll just turn into a fruitless…
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Our lifespan is fixed
Isolation Inspirations Day 7 So many of us have lost loved ones recently, and in fact it is an ongoing test we all face at…
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Patience equals action
Isolation Inspirations day 6 Many who I speak with about the virus/isolation are advising me “Just remain patient and it will all be over soon”…
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Final Stand of the Moriscos and Captain Jack to the Rescue
The Moriscos Part 4 Even after 100 years after the conquest of Granada it was clear to the Spanish monarchy and the Catholic Church that…
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Isolation Inspirations: Day 5 – Loneliness
Being isolated in one room can feel lonely, as can the wider lockdown situation. It’s not as easy to visit family and friends anymore. We…
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Isolation Inspirations: Day 4 – “Dealing with Difficulty”
“Why do things always tend to get difficult for me…?” Which should we expect? Statement A – My life should be easy, with difficulty/hardship/struggle being…
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Isolation Inspirations: Day 3 – “Jannah”
The Muslim, upon contemplating about his/her existence, quickly realises that Jannah (paradise) is the ultimate objective. As a final and eternal abode of course, the…
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101 years since Sultan Abdulhamid II
He lived the life of an ordinary person. He was a generous man who could spend his own money when needed for state affairs as…
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Isolation Inspirations: Day 2 – “The Cave”
What does self isolating in my room remind me of? Being confined to one room is similar to being in a cave. You’re secluded from…
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