As we leave the belly of the whale and bid farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan let us leave with a realisation that Ramadan in lockdown has been a double blessing for many of us.
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Gratitude and patience need to be a conscious part of us regardless of our situation.
These stories teach us that isolation is not something to be fearful of, and to use the time to exercise true patience while getting closer to our Creator.
Lose your faith never...
It will keep you going forever
Much like Jonah (AS) who turned away from his responsibility, we are now sitting in our own version of the tummy of the whale.
This time is unusual, and it’s scary, and it’s confusing.
On a serious note, I need to take stock of my relationship with the Divine and the Beloved. What have I prepared for my afterlife? What investments have I made for the ultimate reality?
They are undoubtedly missing their little routines as well as their friends and teachers.
8 tips on how to stay productive while working from home; I hope they are of some use.
To die the death of a martyr
It’s no easy ask.
I received the letter early on. Stay inside for 12 weeks, classed as vulnerable because I have underlying health issues.
I cannot stress enough the importance of isolation. The day I found out I had symptoms I closed my bedroom door.
Working from home keeps me busy, helping operate a helpline to support the needs of those vulnerable & self-isolating in the community.
With all that is going on it is easy to fall into a dark place and forget all that we should be grateful for, don’t worry it’s happened to all of us! But NO MORE!