No buts
[At a mechanic shop]1. How do you know where each part goes? It looks so complex.2: It's Allah.1: But...2: There's no buts. It's Allah. Read more [...]...
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Juma 2 years after the Covid-19 pandemic
I knew I wanted to pray Juma today. "You're doing taraweeh but you're not praying Juma?" was a buddy's comment this past Ramadan.So I decided I would start praying Juma again.But each Friday, things Read more [...]...
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Pizza with vodka
[At work.]1: Yo Sergey. You know you owe me one eh.2: Yeah you helped me a lot. [laugh].1: I need to come out to see you. You owe me a whole pizza!2: With vodka?1: Vodka? [laugh]. You know I don't drink.2: Read more [...]...
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Baba what does A.M. stand for?
kid: what does A.M. stand for?[Dad doesn't know himself and quickly hits up google, but as if he already knew the answer]Dad: Uhm, it means ante merīdiem.[Kid looks blank]Dad: It's Latin.[Kid looks Read more [...]...
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Today is January 3rd, 2022.
Today is January 3rd, 2022. Our beloved brother and great friend FAISAL M. SHAIKH would have been 47 years old today. May Allah grant him the highest level of Jannat Inshaa'Allah. 🤲🏽 💙 Read more [...]...
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*&*^ You!
[At a gas station. Toronto, Canada. A new immigrant from Pakistan, a student, is working there. He's pumping gas to get by. His English is brittle. His Punjabi is fluent. He's told to say "thank you" Read more [...]...
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What do you want for Christmas?
[Snowing. Shoveling snow.]Neighbour1: You're always shoveling my driveway.Neighbour2: That's okay. It's all good.Neighbour1: I want to do something for you. What do you want for Christmas?Neighbour2: Read more [...]...
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Anta sahi (You’re right)
[1983. Saudi Arabia. Dad comes home from work one day.]Dad: I want to tell you a joke. [smile]Kid: ok!Dad bursts out in pockets of laughter as he tells the joke.Dad: There was a new guy that came from Read more [...]...
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The man in shalwar kameez at the hospital – A Covid-19 story
“You have Covid pneumonia,” were the emergency Doctor’s direct words. “Your oxygen is a bit low. If it drops further, you need to come back.”I had a blank stare.Honestly, it didn’t phase me, Read more [...]...
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I prayed for “Abraham”
[At a copy shop]1: What's your name?2: Abraham.1: Abraham? [He didn't quite look like an "Abraham" I thought]2: Well, actually it's Ibrahim.1: So say it that way man. [smile]2: Yeah, I try to, but no Read more [...]...
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