Last week’s water disruption was uncomfortable. Buckets replaced showers. Routines became workarounds. It was inconvenient, but also humbling. For a brief moment, we were reminded how dependent we are on something we usually take for granted. How quickly comfort slips when a basic need falters. This was not a crisis….
Category: Philosophy
Brunei Darussalam
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Can Pride Hide Behind Good Intentions? Yes — It’s Called Ujub.
Even the best of us can fall into ujub — the quiet pride that makes us forget Allah’s role in our success. This reflection explores how to recognise ujub in everyday life and replace it with humility, gratitude, and sincerity.
Black and White
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55 today…
Not quite young. Not yet old. Just… 55. Somewhere along the way, birthdays stopped being about cake and candles and started becoming markers of time. Not time wasted, but time lived. Experiences stacked like chapters in a book—some thrilling, some humbling, all instructive. Turning 55 feels different. Not heavier, just……
Brunei Darussalam
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Reflections from My First Umrah
Alhamdulillah, we’ve returned safely from our Umrah journey, and as I sit down to reflect, it’s difficult to capture the depth of emotions and lessons from this incredible experience. What began as a hope for spiritual renewal turned into a journey of profound insights, self-discovery, and immense gratitude. Madinah: A…
Family
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Teaching Adab and Akhlak to Children in a Digital Age
In today’s world, where children are increasingly exposed to digital influences, teaching them the timeless values of adab (etiquette) and akhlak (moral character) can feel like an uphill battle. From YouTube to TikTok, kids are bombarded with content that can shape their worldview in ways parents and educators may not…
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Stoic Wisdom and Islamic Teachings: 7 Timeless Lessons
Assalamualaikum and Jumaat Mubarak to all. What strikes me about the overlap between Stoicism and Islam is how similar they are in tackling the big questions of life. You’ve got ancient Greek philosophers on one side, and the timeless teachings of Islam on the other, both offering remarkably similar insights…
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