My exams start this thursday(26th October) so im gonna take a break from blogging (Say it aint so ...say it aint so?) Guess it happens with every examination that I have written but I am panic stricken and convinced I dont have enough time and that I may FAIL. I write on the 26th, 30th, 1st, 3rd(need a miracle), 7th and 15th so its a pretty hectic schedule to begin with especially since trying to study in ramadaan is an exercise in futility. So all I ask is for your dua (prayers) that I come through this unscathed and that I do well Inshallah (If God Wills).
I'll Be Back !!!!
Kuwabara, Kuwabara(If you ever wondered what this means click here)
The Lone Writer
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
When I Grow up.....
"When I grow up I wanna be....." Now im sure you all remember saying this in various stages of your youth, im sure even today you still hear smaller siblings, young cousins, nephews/nieces and the opposite neighbours annoying kids (who you just want to throttle) say this with a twinkle in the eye looking forward to the day when their "dream" becomes a "reality".
This epiphany that kids have is synonymous with growing up as obvious as that may sound and in my opinion very important in their development into adults. Now if you as a kid never thought about what you wanted to be when you grew up and you find yourself living under bridge with bob the resident alcoholic (who smells 40years past his sell by date), a dog named trevor and no goal in life you can stop reading this and go find a job because I PITY THE FOOL!
Kids go through a myriad of possible things they want to be when they grow up. these choices either amaze. surprise or completely shock their parents. Possible grown up jobs include being a Firefighter, astronaut, doctor, Air hostess, archeologist (a.k.a arkiologogist), rap star, mermaid and MR T! (I PITY THE FOOL) ,you get the picture. I mean a certain kid (I know) at a very young age after watching a Guns & Roses's video wanted to grow up and become a regular Rock Star knocking on heavens door until his dream was shot down in a blaze of glory. I mean this kid use to do the whole air guitar jumping on couches thingy whilst mouthing the words to songs.
Now most of these ideas are just passing phases and fads depending on the latest in thing. Parents should be well aware of this however if your child wants to grow up to be a guest on the jerry springer show than you should worry because your daughter or son coming home with a transvestite midget is going to be the least of your worries. JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!
Ok back to the point which is that we have all experienced this phenomena if you can call it that, but how many of us have actually grown up to become what we as kids intended to become. I know I certainly havent, have any of you?
I can say with some degree of certainty that most if not all of you have not fulfilled your childhood wishes. Which kid in there right mind wants to be a lawyer, an accountant or work for SARS (if your kid wants to work for SARS please check for any signs or marks of the beast, their head revolving is a dead give away). Have we somehow abandoned our youthful dreams at a time when we didnt want to grow up to make money or to get ahead at the expense of others but to enjoy life and to help people. Now what does a child of 4 or 5 years know about life, it is harsh and being carefree doesnt help but still are we really happy with what we have become. Would your 4year old self if we could somehow could meet them today smack us and say "WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU BECOME!"
"When I grow up...." is a profound statement for a child so be sure not to dash there dreams because you have not fulfilled yours. For those of you who have made your childhood dream a reality I applaude you and I envy you because for me being a Rock Star would sure beat being a lawyer. *AIR GUITAR*
Kuwabara, Kuwabara
The Lone Writer
This epiphany that kids have is synonymous with growing up as obvious as that may sound and in my opinion very important in their development into adults. Now if you as a kid never thought about what you wanted to be when you grew up and you find yourself living under bridge with bob the resident alcoholic (who smells 40years past his sell by date), a dog named trevor and no goal in life you can stop reading this and go find a job because I PITY THE FOOL!
Kids go through a myriad of possible things they want to be when they grow up. these choices either amaze. surprise or completely shock their parents. Possible grown up jobs include being a Firefighter, astronaut, doctor, Air hostess, archeologist (a.k.a arkiologogist), rap star, mermaid and MR T! (I PITY THE FOOL) ,you get the picture. I mean a certain kid (I know) at a very young age after watching a Guns & Roses's video wanted to grow up and become a regular Rock Star knocking on heavens door until his dream was shot down in a blaze of glory. I mean this kid use to do the whole air guitar jumping on couches thingy whilst mouthing the words to songs.
Now most of these ideas are just passing phases and fads depending on the latest in thing. Parents should be well aware of this however if your child wants to grow up to be a guest on the jerry springer show than you should worry because your daughter or son coming home with a transvestite midget is going to be the least of your worries. JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!
Ok back to the point which is that we have all experienced this phenomena if you can call it that, but how many of us have actually grown up to become what we as kids intended to become. I know I certainly havent, have any of you?
I can say with some degree of certainty that most if not all of you have not fulfilled your childhood wishes. Which kid in there right mind wants to be a lawyer, an accountant or work for SARS (if your kid wants to work for SARS please check for any signs or marks of the beast, their head revolving is a dead give away). Have we somehow abandoned our youthful dreams at a time when we didnt want to grow up to make money or to get ahead at the expense of others but to enjoy life and to help people. Now what does a child of 4 or 5 years know about life, it is harsh and being carefree doesnt help but still are we really happy with what we have become. Would your 4year old self if we could somehow could meet them today smack us and say "WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU BECOME!"
"When I grow up...." is a profound statement for a child so be sure not to dash there dreams because you have not fulfilled yours. For those of you who have made your childhood dream a reality I applaude you and I envy you because for me being a Rock Star would sure beat being a lawyer. *AIR GUITAR*
Kuwabara, Kuwabara
The Lone Writer
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Ramadaan
Well its been a while since ive blogged, so in the spirit of this most auspicious month I may aswell blog on Ramadaan and couple of issues. Firstly I know its abit belated but Ramadaan Mubarak to all My readers (hey better late than never is what I say) hope the fasts and the spiritual detoxification has been going well.
This month that we have been blessed with is truely remarkable, we get a chance to renew our spiritual connection with Allah Ta'ala (God) and plant the seeds for our eternal garden in the Hereafter (Heaven). Now we should be doing this throughout the year and not only during Ramadaan but lets be honest, we are not saints but all sinners so we should take this time to attone for some of our past transgressions and turn over a new leaf on life. (Disclaimer: for all those saints out there I do apologize).
Part 1
This is also easier said then done because in Ramadaan time seems to be a very rare commodity (well maybe its just me). Life carries on and we cannot forgo our responsibilities. This makes trying to increase our levels of prayer (in any form) very difficult and the only thing that seems different from the rest of the year is that we remain hungry during the day and that we have to read taraweeh at night. Now maybe I have to manage my time more efficiently but its honestly sometimes its really hard. My day goes something like this : I go to campus and have lectures from 8 till 5, by the time I get back home its almost iftaar thereafter its taraweeh which is tiring especially if the Imam reads in a MONOTONOUS tone. I get back and have to do work for the next day (assignments, tests, etc), then try to get enough sleep before sehri so that I can get up in the first place, and dont seem completely zonked the next day in lectures. Time is definately not on my side. Now as I said maybe its just me and everybody else has enough time to pray and fulfill their other responsibilities but I just find it hard to finr time for everything in the day. Ok thats my mini rant
Part2
In Ramadaan people undergo a holy-fication process, ladies are always in scarf, guys are in kurta and keep beards........ Mashallah. Now who am I to Judge anyones intentions or dedication to islam in this glorious month so I wont, however I will say a couple of things. Its very commendable that people try dress and behave in a manner fitting for such a month but isnt it a little bit hypocritical that this only lasts for a month and is discarded like an empty chocolate wrapper when the announcement of Eid is made. For some the change is merely aesthetic and they continue behaving in an unislamic manner especially unmarried couples. Now im no saint and im not looking down upon these couples from a high and mighty tower of righteousness but please could these "couples" stop all their touchy feely shinanigens in public and have some respect for this blessed month. Honestly is really not nice seeing a couple clad in full islamic clothes doing things that they shouldnt be doing in the first place. Its just not kosher and definately not hallal or permissible so please STOP.
Part 3
A week before Ramadaan I had the honor of helping the M.S.A (Muslim Student Association) of WITS with there Ramadaan food collection project which was done in conjuction with SANZAF and Islamic Relief. Somewhere around 2000 parcels of food were prepared and given out to poor communities around the Gauteng region. I honestly know of no better feeling that one gets when doing something to help another human being that it is less fortumate then yourself. It creates a feeling of contentment, joy and the realization that we should be eternally grateful for the numerous bounties that we have and often take for granted. It also makes you realize that in the world filled with hardship and suffering that we can make a difference even if the difference be in the life of a single anonymous person its still something. People have become very cynical these days and are of the view the world and life in general is all about money and oneself I completely disagree. Life is not based what you can get out of it but what you are able to put in and give to others. Its the lives that you touch and not the lives that you hurt that will help us not only in the Hereafter but in this world also. I urge everyone reading this that give something in the path of Allah (God) for it is food for the soul.
On A lighter Note The Worlds Smallest Samoosa:
Yes thats a R1 next to it.
Kuwabara, Kuwabara
The Lone Writer
This month that we have been blessed with is truely remarkable, we get a chance to renew our spiritual connection with Allah Ta'ala (God) and plant the seeds for our eternal garden in the Hereafter (Heaven). Now we should be doing this throughout the year and not only during Ramadaan but lets be honest, we are not saints but all sinners so we should take this time to attone for some of our past transgressions and turn over a new leaf on life. (Disclaimer: for all those saints out there I do apologize).
Part 1
This is also easier said then done because in Ramadaan time seems to be a very rare commodity (well maybe its just me). Life carries on and we cannot forgo our responsibilities. This makes trying to increase our levels of prayer (in any form) very difficult and the only thing that seems different from the rest of the year is that we remain hungry during the day and that we have to read taraweeh at night. Now maybe I have to manage my time more efficiently but its honestly sometimes its really hard. My day goes something like this : I go to campus and have lectures from 8 till 5, by the time I get back home its almost iftaar thereafter its taraweeh which is tiring especially if the Imam reads in a MONOTONOUS tone. I get back and have to do work for the next day (assignments, tests, etc), then try to get enough sleep before sehri so that I can get up in the first place, and dont seem completely zonked the next day in lectures. Time is definately not on my side. Now as I said maybe its just me and everybody else has enough time to pray and fulfill their other responsibilities but I just find it hard to finr time for everything in the day. Ok thats my mini rant
Part2
In Ramadaan people undergo a holy-fication process, ladies are always in scarf, guys are in kurta and keep beards........ Mashallah. Now who am I to Judge anyones intentions or dedication to islam in this glorious month so I wont, however I will say a couple of things. Its very commendable that people try dress and behave in a manner fitting for such a month but isnt it a little bit hypocritical that this only lasts for a month and is discarded like an empty chocolate wrapper when the announcement of Eid is made. For some the change is merely aesthetic and they continue behaving in an unislamic manner especially unmarried couples. Now im no saint and im not looking down upon these couples from a high and mighty tower of righteousness but please could these "couples" stop all their touchy feely shinanigens in public and have some respect for this blessed month. Honestly is really not nice seeing a couple clad in full islamic clothes doing things that they shouldnt be doing in the first place. Its just not kosher and definately not hallal or permissible so please STOP.
Part 3
A week before Ramadaan I had the honor of helping the M.S.A (Muslim Student Association) of WITS with there Ramadaan food collection project which was done in conjuction with SANZAF and Islamic Relief. Somewhere around 2000 parcels of food were prepared and given out to poor communities around the Gauteng region. I honestly know of no better feeling that one gets when doing something to help another human being that it is less fortumate then yourself. It creates a feeling of contentment, joy and the realization that we should be eternally grateful for the numerous bounties that we have and often take for granted. It also makes you realize that in the world filled with hardship and suffering that we can make a difference even if the difference be in the life of a single anonymous person its still something. People have become very cynical these days and are of the view the world and life in general is all about money and oneself I completely disagree. Life is not based what you can get out of it but what you are able to put in and give to others. Its the lives that you touch and not the lives that you hurt that will help us not only in the Hereafter but in this world also. I urge everyone reading this that give something in the path of Allah (God) for it is food for the soul.
On A lighter Note The Worlds Smallest Samoosa:
Yes thats a R1 next to it.Kuwabara, Kuwabara
The Lone Writer
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