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Movie review: Ron’s gone wrong

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 by Abdullah Osman

Ron’s gone wrong is very much about trying to make meaningful connections in the digital age and though it calls out big tech and their predatory tendencies, it also celebrates some of the positive aspects of technology and social media.

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Hajj reflections 2021…

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Abdullah Osman

The month of Dhul Hijjah has always been a notable event on our calendar. As a child, my first real memory of this month was the year my parents made the pilgrimage. More recently I feared having to leave my own kids to perform our pilgrimage and since performing Hajj a few years ago, this … Read moreHajj reflections 2021…

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Ramadan Momentum…

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Abdullah Osman

Little things, done consistently will create change. Everyone has their own Ramdan habits, their own memories, their own vices, and bad habits, change something, change one thing, stick to it and In Sha Allah, that might become the source of Barakah in your life even outside of Ramadan.

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Sleep is for the weak… this week.

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Abdullah Osman

Whether from memory or holding the mus’haf, loudly or in small whispers, pray at night and make the most of these nights. For this week, sleep is truly for the weak.

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The seeds of Laylatul Qadr…

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by Abdullah Osman

Kids are pure and innocent so the idea of repentance and forgiveness won’t appeal to them. 83 years or 1000 months don’t mean much to a child but by making the occasion relatable and exciting, we will plant the seeds that will one day lead to a greater appreciation for this amazing night.

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When the Masjids closed…

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 by Abdullah Osman

In the absence of the Masjid and with such strict social restrictions, the home became the new focal point of society. Stay home, work from home, pray at home. Every home became a Masjid.

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My Salah Mat – A welcomed innovation.

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Abdullah Osman

When I returned from Jumuah later that day, my little girl ran up to me and shouted ‘Guess what daddy? I prayed with mummy today’.

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10 tips for the greatest days of the year…

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 by Abdullah Osman

Eid-Ul-Adha has always lacked the enthusiasm and zeal with which we anticipate and celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr each year and I believe this is closely linked to the manner in which we spend the days leading up to it.

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When interests align…

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Abdullah Osman

Children will seek out their curiosities and find their own interests but we have an opportunity while their young to nurture shared interests that will allow us to bond with them for years to come.

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5 tips from an 8-year-old for the last 10 nights of Ramadan…

May 26, 2019May 26, 2019 by Abdullah Osman

Easy and simple tips from the mind of an innocent kid who doesn’t have the burden of guilt, societal pressure or judgement.

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