Egypt, Reflection

Salat Al-Duha Saved My Life

I don't have a Facebook memory to remind me of the exact date, but I'm certain at some point in my life Salat Al-Duha saved my life. Allahu Akbar!! I first prayed Salat Al-Duha prayer somewhere within the 2012/13 year bracket. I was in Egypt alone at the time studying Arabic. And the thing is… Continue reading Salat Al-Duha Saved My Life

Dawah, Egypt, Naseeha

أساتذة

Yesterday, I caught myself reminiscing about my 8 months of seeking knowledge in Egypt 2012/13 and my lovely Quran/Tajweed and Arabic teachers. And it hit me. Our teachers that teach Islam related topics don't only 'teach' us but they preach how to live through the teachings that they teach. Allahu Akbar!! Think about it. When… Continue reading أساتذة

Egypt, Stranger

A Voiceless Voice

With all that is that is going on right now, I can’t help but worry. Worry about what? Most of the friends I've made have either left the country or I never kept contact with.  Thanks to Facebook, I at least know some beings are still alive and kicking. :) Now back to me over-worrying;… Continue reading A Voiceless Voice

Egypt

Acquired and Applied Fiqh

Months down the road, I started attending Tajweed classes to perfect my recitation of the Quran. It should be noted that this is a subject of its own for not every average Arabic reader is capable of such. I learnt a lot and yet I still have a long way to go. Anyways, that’s beside… Continue reading Acquired and Applied Fiqh