I can't recall the first time I was acquainted with your space. Was it with a friend? Or alone? Either way, you feel like home. The paperbacks, hardcovers, pocket books and tomes are enough to accompany my languid afternoons flaneuring down Bussorah Street. All my friends know I can't leave the precinct without paying you … Continue reading An Ode to My Favourite Bookshop
Category: knowledge
Emotional Intelligence
Two days ago, I attended a live class on 'The Emotional and Moral Intelligence of the Prophet ﷺ, conducted by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith who is the author of the book 'With the Heart in Mind', a deeply insightful read. The topic of emotional intelligence is relatively nascent within the field of our religion (and as … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence
His Majesty – Unlocking the Names of Allah
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend Shaykh Ammar Al-Shukry's AlMaghrib single weekend degree seminar on Unlocking the Names of Allah. Here are some notes I took. May it benefit! What’s in a name? A God with many names - all of which when invoked, would still be powerful and sweet. … Continue reading His Majesty – Unlocking the Names of Allah
INFJ, Actually
If you have no clue what INFJ is, it's a personality type (heard of the Myers-Briggs test?) According to their statistics, it is an uncommon type, although I'm not too sure how rare it is because I can list about 5 other INFJs I personally know off the top of my head (then again, maybe … Continue reading INFJ, Actually
Podcast Picks [Edited]
I promised to share a list of podcasts I've been listening to; both book and non-book related. It started out with an itch to occupy my commuting time more beneficially when I have exhausted all brain power to read a book. So here are my select favourites I love listening to on the regular: World … Continue reading Podcast Picks [Edited]
The Journey of Salman The Persian by Shaykh Omar Suleiman
I had the opportunity to attend this talk by AlMaghrib Institute as delivered by Shaykh Omar Suleiman a week ago in KL, Alhamdulillah, and I will share my notes here ad verbum and highlight the timeless life lessons which I have taken away from it. Please forgive me if there are any inaccuracies - I've … Continue reading The Journey of Salman The Persian by Shaykh Omar Suleiman
