The blog of February 22, 2024 spoke of the history of Founder’s Day, most particularly the influence of Muhammed bin Abdul Wahhab (1703-1792). Quoting me: There is much more to be said about Wahhab, his…
Yesterday morning at sunrise I happened to look out my hotel room window. An amazing sight greeted my eyes. The windows of a building were reflecting the rising sun. So I have everything anyone could…
I went to the breakfast buffet one morning finding it almost empty of everyone except for the captive staff. Looked out the window, found something unusual out there. This after all, a foreign country so…
February 17, 2024 I have decided to change the format of the blog, again adding an About Me banner instead of The Photo. About Me graced the blog for several years, however, was replaced when I became increasing more…
At the conclusion of a morning Fajr prayer a phrase came to me: ‘Step Up to the Plate’. It did seem that this was the fragment of a message and that it might have something…
The first two words found in the title came to me – at separate moments. Words and phrases often come to me, only discovering the WHY of it all if I play with the words….
Do you remember that song What a Difference A Day Makes? This is how it goes I think: What a Difference a day makes, twenty-four little hours. Do have to admit that I looked it up,…
I am at this point living in the lap of luxury. Woke for Fajr prayer, receiving needed inspiration. Next, hastily opened Instagram to an inspiring message texted by a woman who specializes in inspiring messages…
Woke up yesterday morning, facing a difficult day with no companion to accompany me. Decided that what I needed was an emissary, but realized I had no idea what that was. Therefore, looked it up…
Well, an utterly strange and unlikely coincidence just occurred in my life and in the life of this blog. New readers may not be aware of my writing habits. Therefore I shall inform any and…