Reflections

The Terrace That Faced the Past

Peace found in company, not silence A Wednesday Whisper | Reflection 5 السّلامُ علیکم و رحمۃُ الله و برکاتهُ May this morning be healthy, happy, and happening, not just in its rhythm but in its meaning. May Allah ﷻ bless our bodies with strength, our hearts with clarity, and our lives with ease. May we walk through today with grace in our steps and sabr in our souls. For all those struggling silently, may comfort find you. And for all those chasing goodness, may it meet you halfway. Last night, we weren’t simply guests at a dinner. We were pilgrims to a mom

Blook

The Kaleidoscope of Perspectives

Understanding the World through Varied Prisms Culture unfolds in the tales we tell – where perception meets storytelling magic! Our minds are like explorers with a wide-angle lens, uncovering the mysteries of the sky's heights and the sea's depths. Yet, sometimes, our thinking throws a party in a cramped space, forming opinions based on a limited view. Take watching dramas from different countries, for example. When we binge on Pakistani dramas, suddenly Pakistan is the epicenter of saas-bahu (mothers and daughters-in-law) showdowns, and black magic extravaganzas,

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