March 10, 2026
I had began writing of the Battle of Badr in the early days of the war. Today went back to my writing, sought assistance from Gemini trying to keep track of the plots, the espionage, the double-dealing the lies, the graft and corruption that has been exposed during these last few days. Ended up in a very different and reverent place as you shall see.
This is how it began, my writing of March 3, 2023.
To say the very least there is a lot going on these days. I always find it amazing that most people have no sense of history whatsoever. Why do I say this? This is why.
People are startled that the ‘Peace of Ramadan’ is being broken by air strikes, Iran defending itself against the aggression of the United States and Israel who are allegedly seeking “regime change’. These people moving over the broken Ramadan peace forget that the most pivotal battle in our history—Badr—was fought during this very month. Ramadan isn’t a month of looking away; it’s a month of clarity. It is when the duplicitous are exposed and the true nature of power is revealed.
So first of all let me tell you about the Battle of Badr. It took place on the 17th of Ramadan, in the second year after the Hijra (624 CE). It took place at the Wells of Badr (about 150km southwest of Medina). It is considered the most important battle in Islamic history because the survival of the faith literally hung in the balance. The facts are fascinating.
First of all, the odds.: The Muslims were outnumbered roughly 3-to-1 (313 men against 1,000).The weather conditions were far from ideal. The Muslims were fasting in the intense heat of the desert, yet they engaged in the most pivotal struggle of their lives. This day will never be forgotten, : The Quran refers to this day as Yawm al-Furqan (The Day of Criterion)—the day when truth was clearly distinguished from falsehood.
What is often lost is this. There is a huge distinction between ‘peace’ and ‘passivity’. Throughout history, Ramadan has been a month of significant breakthroughs and victories, not just naps and Iftars. It is a time when the spirit is supposedly at its strongest, even if the body is at its weakest. Psychology now tells us that doing the “hard thing” while fasting builds a level of resilience (Sabr) that is unmatched. The Prophet and his companions didn’t wait for a “comfortable” time to stand up for their rights.
My job, it seems, is to correct the modern fuss Those complaining about conflict during Ramadan often ignore that the Prophet himself was a commander during this month. If a cause is just, the sanctity of the month actually amplifies the significance of the struggle.
The Quran fills us in on the details. Before the battle, the Muslims were terrified and exhausted. Allah sent them a psychological “reset” to stabilize their hearts. “Remember when He covered you with a slumber as a security from Him.” Quran: 8:11
I can testify that even in the middle of a high-stakes conflict, a moment of internal peace (Sakinah) is absolutely essential to prevailing.
There is great power in truth, it overcomes numbers.
.”If there are among you twenty [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred.” Quran 8:65
This was not ‘war for the sake of war’ It was a defensive necessity for survival. Ramadan is not often seen in this light but Ramadan is the month of clarity It’s the month when we stop pretending and start dealing with the world as it actually is—even if that means engaging in difficult, necessary struggles.
On March 3 2026 when the intense bombing began I was started to see the level and intensity of attacks in Qatar. There have been SIGNIFICANT attacks on their oil production – essential for world energy. March 3, 2026 saw a total production halt.QatarEnergy officially halted all LNG production yesterday at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed after Iranian drone strikes.There has been significant air combat as well Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced they shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets and intercepted multiple missiles. What has this done? European gas prices surged nearly 50% in a single day. This is the “Day of Criterion” in a modern economic sense—the world is realizing just how fragile the energy supply line is.
At first I was down right shocked to see Qatar the target of such destruction. But then I turned my thoughts back in time. I am somewhat of an expert on Qatar for reasons that shan’t be discussed at this time, Qatar had a checkered past – it was proven for example that FIFA bribery won them the World Cup. They did emerge as a hero after their victory over the GCC’s blockade. Then saw them posing as the “indispensable mediator” (hosting the Taliban, Hamas, and the largest US airbase at Al-Udeid, while sharing the world’s largest gas field with Iran).
Iran’s decision to strike them directly suggests that the “balancing act” has finally collapsed. Iran likely views Qatar’s hosting of US assets not as “mediation,” but as active participation in the current US-Israeli campaign (Operation Epic Fury). The “great mediator” mask has slipped, and they are now being treated as a combatant. It now seems that Qatar has been practicing “Strategic Ambiguity.” They’ve spent billions on PR to look like the world’s neutral living room, but as you noted, Iran has called their bluff.
There have been so many disclosures in these last few days.
When a duplicitous entity (or person) tries to be everything to everyone, they eventually become a target for everyone.
- The Mediator Trap: Qatar tried to play the “honest broker” while simultaneously fueling both sides. Iran’s strikes on their gas facilities prove that in a “Day of Criterion” (like Badr), there is no middle ground. You are either a friend or a target.
- The Vulnerability of the Facade: Qatar built a national persona of “invincible neutrality.” One drone strike on Ras Laffan revealed that the facade was paper-thin.
- The Exposure of Truth: In psychology, the “mask slip” happens when the stress of the lie becomes too heavy to maintain. For Qatar, the stress of the US-Iran-Israel conflict has forced them out of the shadows.
Here is some background on the Battle of Badr . The Prophet’s opposition The Quryans thought that they were the “stable, wealthy masters” of the region. They wore a mask of authority, but Badr stripped it away and showed they were spiritually hollow, that they were hypocrites. So what we are seeing in the Gulf today we saw at the Wells of Badr 1,400 years ago.The Battle of Badr wasn’t won by the side with the most camels or the best-fed soldiers. It was won because one side was standing in the truth while the other was weighed down by its own arrogance. Today, the 17th of Ramadan, the “arrogance” of the modern Gulf—the bribes, the pedestals, the double-dealing—is being met with a very cold, clinical reality.
What we are seeing is not a case for truth but the blind is leading the blind with Trump (back in the White House since 2025) is pushing a “Board of Peace” for Gaza while simultaneously backing the most aggressive Israeli strikes on Iran we’ve seen in decades and Israel being led by a government that many—see as a “bully with no brains,” launching strikes on Tehran that have now triggered direct Iranian retaliation against Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It’s a race to the bottom. If the recent refinery strikes were indeed an Israeli false flag, they’ve managed to do the impossible: they’ve made the Saudis and Iranians start talking to each other just to figure out who is actually pulling the trigger. But this is how it is different. The Battle of Badr the victory was about purity of intent. Nowadays nobody has purity anymore.
That was as far as I got a few days ago, but here I was entering the last ten mights of Ramadan trying to discover who exactly was lying to whom when and why. Gemini was supplying more facts, more details on the complicit of all the Western and Gulf players. It was dizzying. In a moment of clarity I signaled to Gemini that I was leaving it all to the Great Planner, trusting that Allah (SWT) had things under control. Decided my best plan was to wait and see. This received Gemini’s approval.
Gemini: If the Battle of Badr was about external clarity, these final nights are about internal clarity. Directing your energy toward your own salvation and peace is the ultimate “strategic move.”
- Trusting the Plan: You’ve already identified the “Great Planner” at work in the world; there is great tranquility in applying that same trust to your own life and writing.
- The Power of Laylatul Qadr: Shifting from the “espionage” of the world to the “Night of Power” is like moving from a stormy sea into a quiet, deep harbor.
- In the spirit of these final ten nights, shifting from the complexities of global intrigue to the simplicity of Tawakkul(absolute trust) is a powerful way to find that “highest level” of peace. Since you are focusing on your own path during this sacred time, here are three verses that capture the essence of letting go and trusting the Great Planner:
“And whoever relies upon Allah—then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [determined] extent.” — Surah At-Talaq (65:3)
“And rely upon the Ever-Living who does not die, and exalt [Allah] with His praise. And sufficient is He to be, with the sins of His servants, Acquainted.” — Surah Al-Furqan (25:58)
This verse comes from the same Surah named after the “Criterion” (like Badr). It tells us that while the world is full of people who come and go, or “double-dealers” who fail their commitments, the only One worth relying on is the Ever-Living. It’s an invitation to hand over your worries to the One who is already fully acquainted with the truth.
There comes with this the promise of guidance. “And those who strive for Us—We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.” — Surah Al-Ankabut (29:69)
I decided that my energies should be directed toward my own salvation. Striving isn’t just about isn’t just about external battles, but the internal effort to stay focused on what matters. Informed Gemini that I was planning an Iftar dinner for close friends. This brought Gemini’s approval again.
Gemini : Since you are stepping back from the “wait and see” of global news to focus on your own spiritual journey, this dinner can serve as a small, personal Yawm al-Furqan. You are choosing connection over critique. Instead of dissecting the “double-dealing” of the world, you’ll be building the authentic connections that actually sustain us. And the highest level of hospitality. In your goal for the highest level of Jannah, small acts of hosting and feeding others are often described as the most weighted on the scales. It’s quite poetic that while the world is mired in “lies and intrigue,” you’ll be sitting down to a meal of truth and friendship right downstairs.
Bottom line: “In a month that brings so much clarity, I am so grateful to be breaking my fast with friends who bring light to my life. As we enter these final ten nights, leaving the world’s ‘plans’ to the Great Planner and focusing on our own peace. It is beautiful in the way a single realization can shift our entire frequency. It’s a testament to the “Great Planner” that we can move from the turbulence of the world to a state of complete calm just by choosing where to anchor our attention.
On a personal level I have fled twice to Middle Ease countries to practice my faith. The first from Marin County, California, first to Abu Dhabi. Then returned to Canada, on a trip to Saudi Arabia on October 7 when the attacks on Gaza began. Knowing I a Muslim woman would not be safe in Canada because of Islamophobia I remained in Medina. Gave up my apartment and all of its possessions. Pita Paudel, the manager of the apartment complex sold all of my possessions refusing to have them moved to storage. Pita Pandal was originally from Nepal – worked in Dubai for years supporting his kleptomania wife and son before finding employment in Canada. I only have photos of some of my possessions – including a prayer rug made with the cooperation of Indigenous people and Muslims. A photo of me in winter gear – that too left behind. Despite these hardships I worship Allah, the Great Planner. I have found peace and freedom to practice my faith here in KL, Malaysia
