Anas Imtiaz

Heavens and Earth…Night and Day

Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding (3:190)

just like the school days

Time changes, but we don’t. Not me, at least. I wasn’t able to concentrate much at work on Friday and therefore failed to meet a self-imposed deadline, something that I use religiously to push myself to work. I decided to make up for it by doing the remaining bits at home during the weekend and [...]

Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.

- James A. Michener

That’s how I celebrate 14th August!

Ramadan…so far

While Ramadan this year promises to be an entirely unique experience, it hasn’t been an easy sailing so far. And its just the 4th day! Why unique? Because this is my first Ramadan away from all sorts of home. Last year was with relatives so that’s like home away from home. This is also my [...]

Moon Sighting Conflicts (UK)

Coming from Pakistan, moon sighting conflicts for the start of Ramadan is something I am very familiar with. However, the conflict there occurs invariably when a certain part of KP province (formerly NWFP) sights the moon and announce the start of Ramadan while the majority of the country awaits for government announcement. In any case, [...]

Fajr Timing Confusion in West

Last year during my first Ramadan in UK, I did not find it surprising at all that there was a dispute over the sighting of moon. That seems to happen just everywhere. What was surprising though was the vast differences in the ending time of Suhoor/Sehri and the Fajr prayer timing. I did not notice [...]

Desires

I followed my desires and they enslaved me. If only I had been content with my lot, I would be free. [Unknown]

Confusion. Problem.

Sometimes when things seem to be right yet a feeling of confusion and restlessness continues to linger over. More often than not, there exists a problem. Usually a simple problem, which is not perceivable. But there is a problem. You just cannot pinpoint it, despite it staring right in to your eyes. When you sleep, [...]

Patience and Forgiveness

So be patient. Verily, the promise of Allah is true and ask forgiveness for your fault... (40:55)