It seemed like that, when I first began writing this blog at the breakfast bar of my refugee camp preparing to depart. At the time was I almost thoroughly packed, taking only one carry on…
I leave this womb tomorrow. Since it is planned it must be a a Caesarian section. Hahaha!!! The origins of that word are fascinating, something unknown until a few minutes ago. Dates from the early…
It is now Thursday December 21, 2023. In two days I shall hop on a plane to Bahrain and then, goodness, knows what will happen to me. I am being, unfortunately, deadly serious about that….
That was the bromide that came to me during Fajr prayers this morning. We first need to examine the word bromide. Bromide is a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate. …
You are not going to believe this, even I do not believe this. At this moment, December 15, 2023 6:42 it is ten degrees Celsius here in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Yes indeed it is. It…
I know that it is the Christmas season. Alter Ego: How do you know Alexis? You are living in Medina – to say the very least the people in that chosen city are not celebrating…
This seemed to be an absolute miracle. My Inbox contained a email from NCCM Team, which stands for the National Council of Canadian Muslims. It announced: “As salaamumu alaikuim/ Peace be upon you After 66…
My December 9, 2023 blog spoke of an experience listening to the Call to Prayer while dining at the Kyoto Japanese Restaurant. My companion held my hand while I wept at the wonder of it…
I am beginning to relax, my wounds are in the final stages of healing, feel comfortable and no longer in awe of my surroundings – this five star hotel in Medina, Medina, the place so…
An accident happened I tries to understand what was going one in my life this is what I found “This is the unfortunate truth: No matter how careful you try to be, it is inevitable that some unfortunate or unforeseen events…