Reflections

When Kindness Vanishes

A fleeting encounter that left a lasting light A Saturday Whisper | Reflection 29 السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ O Allah, Lord of the dawn whose first light is gentler than the hands of a mother waking her child, let this morning pour into our lives like the first rain upon parched earth. Let our breaths be filled with gratitude and our steps with quiet determination. Grant our bodies health as steady as the heartbeat of the earth, our minds clarity that cuts through the fog of doubt, and our souls the joy of knowing You are near. Let t

Blook

The Unseen Genocide

Unveiling the Humanitarian Crisis The relentless conflict between Israel and Palestine has plunged Gaza into unimaginable suffering, with innocent lives at stake. The shocking reality is that 40% of the 24,448 Palestinians in Gaza who lost their lives were children. This ongoing crisis demands our immediate attention to expose the atrocities committed by Israel, including the destruction of vital infrastructure and biased media coverage. In this blog post, I try to unveil the harsh truths behind the Israel-Gaza war, shedding light on the urgent need for a ceasefire, con

Jaunt

The Hotel and the Fig

Hotel Dar Al Iman Intercontinental I have been visiting the Holy Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia since 2007. This year, 2018, I made the trip to Madinah with my father and sister. In this blog, I will be discussing my hospitality experience in Madinah. The Very Cordial and Polite Front Desk Staff We arrived in the city as scheduled in October 2018. My father, sister and I checked into the Intercontinental Madinah Dar Al Hijra Hotel. Sadly, we did not have a pleasant experience at this hotel and had to relocate. The next option we decided to try was the Intercon