First Time…

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October 24th, 2005

First time I discussed Islam with someoneWas in the final year of Junior School. I don’t know why, but I brought in a small children’s book on Islam to show to my teacher. All I remember was that she was nodding and smiling, and that I was feeling fuzzy and proud inside.
First time I [...]

Praying in the rain

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September 23rd, 2005

Rain can be a beautiful thing; the gentle rapping on my window often soothes and calms any grumpiness that the cold weather brings upon me. If I’m sitting on the windowsill a flood of childhood memories will rush through me, sending me into moments of stupor as I think of how much of my innocence [...]

Discovering the Prayer Room at Work

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August 26th, 2005

After working in my first job for just over two months I’ve finally discovered the PRAYER ROOM! Praise be to God - alhamdulillah!
I couldn’t believe it! If you saw where I worked, you’d be shocked too. I work in a small site in Kent. Kent (unlike London, where I graduated) is [...]