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Finding forgiveness

Posted in Spiritual Reflections on October 25, 2006 | 8 Comments »

I asked for a sign. Hastily wiping away my tears lest they turn into an accountable show of piety, I stood up more light hearted than I ever remember feeling. I felt cleansed, purged of all burden of sin, as if forgiveness and mercy had instantly poured forth the moment my barriers were [...]

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Ameerah, in evolution

Posted in A Day in the Life of on October 21, 2006 | 7 Comments »

My lovely niece, Ameerah, is 4 days shy of turning 4 months. In the span of such a short time, she has undergone a massive amount of growth. But she’s cute and the chubbiness adds to it.
I present to you, Ameerah, in evolution. Don’t forget to say Mashaallah
June 25, 2006 [...]

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Drops of Jupiter

Posted in Poetic Inclinations on October 18, 2006 | 3 Comments »

A word, a deed, a hope
crystallize,
merge so satin smoothly in the mind’s eye
I picture your joy, transient as it belies
a truth so pure, I can’t help but wonder why
why we stumble, why we fall
crash headlong into brick walls
illusion constructs so sturdy, so strong
you never thought they’d miss
the mark you drew, your bullseye
But your dart’s been [...]

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Awaiting Burial

Posted in Poetic Inclinations, Spiritual Reflections on October 10, 2006 | 3 Comments »

A restless land shivers in the gray autumn cold
yearning for its sins to be shed
like the curling yellow leaves of the humble
trees that bow in submission
But the land has been dark and polluted for far too long.
Charred cigarette butts rest on the gravel beside
the fallen leaves and broken twigs, awaiting burial
Yet the wind renders them [...]

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What would the Prophet say?

Posted in Spiritual Reflections on October 10, 2006 | 1 Comment »

I sometimes wonder what it would be like if we had the Propeht, peace be upon him, in our midst today. What advice would he give regarding the numerous problems that plague our nascent communities and how would he address our divisive and antagonistic behaviours towards those we consider outside the boundaries of [...]

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A story, untold

Posted in Literary Indulgences on October 3, 2006 | 4 Comments »

For many years unknown, this story has been in making. Silently swimming in the vast shores of the unconscious that has been its home from time immemorial, it has been growing, take shape each day as it merges into the facts that mould. At times it thumps, loudly and distinctly, calling [...]

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