In a world where success is often measured by material wealth and professional achievements, it’s easy to become ensnared in the relentless pursuit of more. More money, more recognition, more power. But there’s a fundamental flaw in this pursuit: it assumes that success is a precursor to happiness, that joy…
Language & Musings
Journalism’s New Frontier – The Digital Dance with the Fifth Estate
In the labyrinth of the digital age, journalism finds itself at a crucial crossroads, grappling with the emerging power of the fifth estate – a force as disruptive as it is transformative. This new landscape, where traditional newsrooms collide with the boundless realms of the internet, beckons a pivotal reckoning…
Personal & Family
Cleaning a Cat’s Litter Box: Truly a Lesson in Humility
In the rich mosaic of life’s humbling experiences, few chores resonate as deeply with the essence of humility as the seemingly mundane act of cleaning a cat’s litter box. This daily task, often dismissed as a mere household chore, is in reality a profound lesson in humility, patience, and the…
Faith & Reflection
The Universal Language of Chanting in Sprituality
Chanting, a rhythmic vocalization of words or sounds, is a universal element found in various religious and cultural traditions around the world. From the Zikr in Islam to the Gregorian chants in Christianity, from the mantras in Hinduism and Buddhism to the rich oral traditions of African, Hawaiian, Native American,…
Brunei Darussalam
The Principles and Impact of Zikr in Islamic Tarikat
Introduction The practice of Zikr, integral to the Tarikat within Islamic Sufism, represents a disciplined approach to spirituality. Here’s a brief look at the principles, methods, and impacts of Zikr, emphasizing its role in fostering spiritual growth and mental serenity. The Essence of Zikr in Tarikat Zikr, fundamentally, is the…
Brunei Darussalam
In Shadows of Sorrow
In the shadows of sorrow, under a grieving sky, Lies a land where echoes of anguish never die. Palestine, oh weeping land, where tears like rivers flow, Where the heartbeats of the innocent, face a ceaseless woe. Through streets scarred by sorrow, under siege of endless night, Lives a tale…