We started our day really early and left Bloemfontein around 3:15am. The stars in the Bloemfontein sky were beautiful and bright and made me want to live in a farmhouse so that I see the stars every night. We read fajr on the road and the sunrise brought a whole new day filled with possibility. … Continue reading Tuesday – 20/12/2022 | Port Elizabeth
Monday – 19/12/2022 | Bloemfontein
I’m feeling a little nostalgic because exactly three years ago today, I was on a flight to Istanbul. The two years after that were filled with a pandemic. But this year, finally, we were ready for a trip. We decided on Garden Route. Look, no one stops in Bloemfontein because there’s nothing to do in … Continue reading Monday – 19/12/2022 | Bloemfontein
Lessons from the Ummah Heartul Mu’mineen
For the last few months we have been attending Ummah Heart lessons online and it has honestly been the best thing that has come out of lockdown for many of us. Ummah Heart has been the greatest blessing and so, I’ve decided to share the lessons from the Ummah Heartul Mu’mineen with all of you. … Continue reading Lessons from the Ummah Heartul Mu’mineen
Amazing is the profile of my Nabi ﷺ
Amazing is the profile of my Nabi ﷺ When I send salutations upon him Blessings descend upon me Amazing is the profile of my Nabi ﷺ When I long to visit him in his city of peace He sends me an invitation to meet him Amazing is the profile of my Nabi ﷺ When I … Continue reading Amazing is the profile of my Nabi ﷺ
Friday & Saturday – 03/01/2020 & 04/01/202 | Istanbul to Jeddah and Jeddah to Johannesburg
Today, we woke up to the Istanbul skyline for the last time. Normally, whenever it’s time to leave a place, I’m very, very excited to go home. I can’t wait to go home to my own bed and my own bathroom. Today, this was not the case. My heart hurt to leave Istanbul in all … Continue reading Friday & Saturday – 03/01/2020 & 04/01/202 | Istanbul to Jeddah and Jeddah to Johannesburg
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