Category: Muslim in the Midst…

Juma – Giving

Visit the sick.Be humble.Help others - give"Do good and throw it in the sea. If it's good, the sea will throw it back to you." Meaning do good and forget about it. Don't expect anything in return. Leave Read more [...]...
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Beautiful Neighbours and El Corán

Have you ever had beautiful neighbours? I did for 7 years. A sweet family from Venuezvela.  It wasn't just one or two of them…they were ALL good.  They're son even knew about historical Al-Andalus Read more [...]...
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Vermicelli

I had to look this up. Seviyan is Vermicelli in English. We have seviyan on Eid. I shared some at work.1. What is this?2. Seiyiyan (I call it Samiyan)1. Oh is it a sweet dish?2. Yeah try it!1. Read more [...]...
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Juma – When Ramadan begins

When Ramadan begins, the gates of mercy are open.The first 10 days are of mercy.The next 10 of forgiveness.Then the last 10, of redemption.Attain piety this month.Give respect to Allah, Muhammad (Peace Read more [...]...
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Qur’an but Hadith? Aisha. Biblical age of Mary.

1. I read the Qur'an but not sure about Hadith.2. How come?1. Like the Hadith, is that what the Prophet really did?2. Yeah man, there's a whole science to how the Hadith were gathered.  You know Read more [...]...
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Qur’an at night

1. Hey bro, what's up?2. Assalamualaikum1. Walaikum Salam2. What's up?1. Late night man?  You don't go home?2. I start later, 10:30, 111. Oh I see.  So what's new?2. Not much, you?  You're Read more [...]...
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Juma – Audit your life

We have been created with desires. What is the right amount of desire? How do you know how deep you should go in your desires? Allah's hookam is the way to manage those desires.  E.g. halal ways. But Read more [...]...
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Juma – Master (planner) and slaves

Allah does not make mistakes.  If a corporation runs with a leader then how do you think this universe runs? Human beings don't change.  Khamr was there before.  All forms of vice Read more [...]...
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Abhishek Bachan at a gas station

[I notice attendants name tag]1. Abhishek Bachan![smile]1. Abhishek film shoot pe aye ho kiya?2. Abhishek Bachan hota toh yahan kaam karta?1. Film shoot hoga! [smile] Deko, cameras hai har taraf.[pay Read more [...]...
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Pakistanis have the best Biryani

[Young guy jumps in my car thinking I'm an Uber driver even though I'm the one asking him for directions!]1. Hey, I'm looking for X. 2. Not sure.  Can you hold on man? [Speaking to his friends.]1. Uhh, Read more [...]...
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