Last night I opened an email from a friend whose subject line read “Grand Opening of Atlantis Hotel in Dubai”. It started with a hadith which I scanned quickly, rushing to see the pictures. I have an interest in architecture and I wondered if the design might be unique but I became increasingly disgusted as I scrolled threw them
The first shot reminded me of a structure I’d expect to find in the heart of Vegas but it was surrounded by water so then I thought of Sin City’s east coast counterpart – Atlantic City. Then I went back to the hadith narrated by AbuHuraira which the email opened with, the part most pertinent being the response to angel Gabriel’s question of the prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of God be upon him): "When will the Hour be established?"
The reply: When the shepherds of black camels start boasting and competing with others in the construction of higher Buildings. (Book #2, Hadith #47)
Have you seen it yet? Look here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1060285/Pictured-Inside-800m-Dubai-hotel-boasting-13-000-night-suite-dolphins-flown-South-Pacific.html
It’s not the height of the building but its luxury that disturbed me. Whenever I see scenes of such opulence I can’t help but think of the immense suffering in the world. When I mentioned it to a friend, showing them the photos they expressed that Allah made rich and poor, meaning for us to be different and for that reason seeing the exploits of the rich did not bother him. I replied that if a day came that I could witness such decadence and not feel disturbed I no longer wanted to be alive, my heart and soul would be dead.
We went on to talk about poverty and privilege. I always get on this friend because in my eyes he focuses on the privilege I have holding an American passport and the great value of the American dream while overlooking the corruption and poverty that exists in the US. He agrees that corruption exists everywhere then I ask how corruption in Africa or Asia can be deemed worse than the corruption in the US simply because Americans enjoy many rights and opportunities that Africans and Asians don’t enjoy? How can you compare a hamburger made of ground pork to a shish kebab made of roast pork? So one is on a skewer and the other on a bun with lettuce tomato and sauce, they are both haram!
I then go on to say that those who have power and privilege should be held more responsible for uplifting those less fortunate. We agreed that we are both greatly disappointed in the way the leaders of the birthplace of Islam practice Islam at home and portray Islam in the world. He even pointed out that their king’s proficiency in Arabic and Islamic studies is lacking. Yet when I said that the US should be expected to do more for the world than weaker countries he seemed to let the US of the hook. I don’t understand this logic, clemency for the west and austerity for the east, leniency for the powerful and stringency for the less powerful.
What should our expectations be based on? If own great wealth or have great knowledge you are expected to succeed in life. If you’ve got more power than I have, shouldn’t you be expected to use that God given power to help others? Yes, the US is great in its philanthropic exploits, but do we let that hide its hegemony? Should we overlook its oppression of numerous peoples throughout the globe simply because it also sends a bit of aid here and there?
When I woke up in the morning, I found myself reading Sura Sad. There I found many prophets praised but in light of the discussion with my friend the night before, the ones that grabbed my attention were David, Solomon and Dhul Qarnayn. They were kings. They were leaders. They were powerful men. At the same time, they were righteous. This only reinforces my point that today’s leaders should be held accountable for their actions be they from North America or Southeast Asia. They will be called upon to answer for their deeds, if not in this life, in the hereafter.
Listen to AbdulBaset AbdulSamad, Ibrahim Walk [Saheeh Intl translation]
Here http://quranicaudio.com/sura/38
Read Ibn Kathir’s tafsir
Here http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=42&id=89&Itemid=94
A bit of irony, according to wikipedia: While Vegas's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, it also has the highest number of churches per capita of any major U.S. city.
4.01.2010
Power wasted on the powerful
8.31.2009
Isn’t it Ironic?
This look is familiar.
When I do it they say it’s oppression but when they do it’s protection.
8.29.2009
My veil, your mask
I’m a new niqabi and its ironic that I started wearing the veil right round the time folks started donning masks to protect against H1N1, a.k.a. swine flu.
There are two types of masks: surgical masks are designed to keep your germs in, while N95 respirators are designed to keep germs out. So, if you want to ward off the virus by wearing a mask, you would wear the N95 type.
According to William Schaffner, a professor at Vandebilt University School of Medicine: “…masks that are worn properly tend to be uncomfortable, it will fit snugly over both the mouth and nose, which can make a person feel warm and even claustrophobic…an N95 respirator, which must be properly fitted to form an airtight seal against the skin, can make it hard to breathe.”
I’ve got a friend who used to wear niqab and had difficulty breathing. Praise God, I haven’t experienced that. I believe that some types do make breathing difficult and surely Allah did not intend that for his servant.
In any case, it never dawned on me that my thin piece of fabric could even begin to protect me against the dreaded virus. Then today I came across an article that says there are doctors who say women do not need to wear medical face masks to guard against swine flu if they instead wear a suitable veil. I’m not sure what they mean by “suitable”. In any case, I pray that my veil protects me (and others) from not just H1N1 but diseases of the heart.
That cartoon said it all but I forgot to say…
Please forgive me. I forgot to acknowledge the cartoonist from yesterday’s post.
It’s Saudi Gazette’s own “Shaf”. Click here and browse through previous Ma’alish by Shaf cartoons.
8.28.2009
It’s Ramadan: Eat, Drink and be Muslim
“and eat and drink but waste not by extravagance, certainly He (Allaah) likes not Al-Musrifoon (those who waste by extravagance)” [al-A’raaf 7:31]
From the first time I observed Ramadan, I had no idea of its history and great blessings.
The only thing I knew was that going without food made me appreciate food and other aspects of life in a way I never had. Some people are not in touch with their bodies, eating whatever is in front of them and later regretting it (or not). For me, with my first Ramadan, I knew that a small amount of food for iftar could satisfy me and it certainly made me more grateful than a lavish or large amount of food.
But many born into Islam seem to have developed a culture of feasting in Ramadan that deeply disappoints me। If you are invited for iftar you will find a spread fit for a king when all you really want is a simple meal, the kind our prophet Muhammad (salallahu aleihi wa salaam) would eat. You appreciate the company and sharing a special moment. But your host insists that you eat more and more and you feel obliged to satisfy him at the expense of your observance of the sunnah itself.
The prophet Muhammad (salallahu aleihi wa salaam) said: “The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach; for the son of Adam a few mouthfuls are sufficient to keep his back straight। If you must fill it, then one-third for food, one-third for drink and one-third for air.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2380; Ibn Maajah, 3349. Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 1939).
How many women spend more time in the kitchen in Ramadan than any other time of year। Shouldn’t they be spending more time in front of the Qur’an and behind the imam in prayer than any other time of year? Here’s a picture that says it all:
Allah acts as a witness of that hard work she does in her kitchen to please her family and guests, but he also sees that family and those guests eating in excess and leaving that woman to clean up the subsequent mess and begin preparing the next feast, all at the expense of her prayers and reading Qur’an। How many women are working full time outside the home these days and still trying to keep up with such unislamic demands during Ramadan?
Is not Ramadan, a great month for contemplation? Then we should contemplate this:
Al-Haakim narrated that Abu Juhayfah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The more people eat their fill in this world, the more hungry they will be on the Day of Resurrection।”
Allaah knows best।
I did not inherit Islam, I reverted to this way of life in my mid twenties. I came to Islam via life experience (the school of hard knocks) and simple layman’s logic. Along with a growing faith, it is that simple layman’s logic that has kept me committed to this way of life. It is that logic that confirms in my heart that Ramadan is not about a five course meal at sunset or spread out through the night. It is that simple logic that tells me it is wrong for anyone to discourage my efforts to eat more than the simplest of foods in Ramadan. I understand Ramadan to be the month of prayer and simplicity, so let us save the feasting for Eid ul Fitr.
note: The title of this post is an adaptation of a King James biblical phrase “eat, drink and be merry”. Simply being Muslim makes me merry!
4.08.2009
Divide and Conquer: When Faith Saves the Day
If you were running for your life, would you seek refuge in a place where the evil gather?
1.11.2009
People of the Book – The Jews You May Not Know About
Growing up in suburban New York, I made lots of Jewish friends. I enjoyed eating matzos with cream cheese at my Jewish piano teacher's home and I once enjoyed a Passover seder at the home of a South American Jewish friend when I was in college. Even after becoming a Muslim, I got on well with Jewish colleagues while working for the US's largest public housing agency. In fact one of my colleagues used always say we, as Muslim and Jew, were cousins. We often found similarities in our worship of God. When I lived in Spanish Harlem, I used to see a sister in the Laundromat often and we became friends. Like me she covered her hair and wore long skirts. Like me she was married to a man with a beard. Like me, she had small children and hoped to find a better life for them than what we lived at that time and place, me a Muslim and she a Jew.
Now living in Malaysia, I have no contact with Jewish people except for those I've seen on the internet and on TV since the rise in violence in Gaza these past few weeks. This past week I have wondered about that sister I use to chat with in the Laundromat. I wonder if she ever migrated to Israel as she once mentioned. I wonder how many of the Jewish people I came to think of as my distant cousins are aware of the real history and the ugly truths of current day Palestine.
I know them to be good God fearing people who would be outraged if they only knew. But I imagined that they are rare.
I am happy to say that I have been enlightened today. In the wee hours of this morning I have come across the names of numerous Israeli human rights groups. I have seen the testimony of Jews who are aware of the atrocities of the Zionist regime and deeply regret that they dare to represent all of jewry.
I've chosen to share one of the groups with you.
According to their website: B'TSELEM - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.
I'm so pleased to find that they exist and surprised that the Zionists have not rooted them out. In fact, look what I found at their website?
B'Tselem invites you to see video footage of Israeli human rights violations.
1.10.2009
Increasing Awareness
When there is a shortage of electricity and you are under attack, what choices must you make?
You are wanted in Bangsar January 18th.
Here's what COMPLETE is doing on the 18th. Please join us and bring your friends.
1.09.2009
Standing up for Palestine
From South American head of state to an American congressman,
from George the British parliamentarian to George the writer/educator/humanitarian,
Round the globe people are forming a unified voice of protest,
A voice of outrage
For this crisis in Palestine that just will not die
After gaining a true understanding of the history of this struggle, how could anyone sit silently? What can each of us do to fight for justice, not just in Gaza but in this world? Each of us has the power to make a difference, however small. It's up to us to find our own way to be a rightful citizen of the world.
Don't Blame the Jews
All Jews are not Zionists
Two hours after the shelling of the school in Jebaliyah, in which 40 refuge-seekers, including entire families, were murdered, an Arab-Jewish protest against the war took place in Jaffa.
It was one of the many demonstrations against the war which take place practically every day now throughout Israel.
Visit
Jews Against the Occupation
Jews for Justice for Palestinians
GAZA – A Call to Action – From PJ to Gombak
A group of concerned people have formed Coalition of Malaysian NGOs Against Persecution of Palestinians and will be launching a ' Save the Palestinians' campaign on the 18th of January.
They are also known as COMPLETE. Check out their website to find out about actions people are taking in the Kuala Lumpur area.
http://completemalaysia.blogspot.com/
GAZA update – no lies included
Who was killed in Gaza violence From December 27, 2008 – January 8, 2009?
While the media report Israeli violence as retaliatory, the fact is that
in every cycle of violence Palestinians are killed first and in far
greater numbers. In the uprising that began in fall of 2000, 140
Palestinians were killed before a single Israeli was killed in Israel; 82
Palestinian children were killed before a single Israeli child was killed.
Palestinian resistance groups only began launching their mostly
small, home-made rockets after many years of Israeli invasions. The
recent truce was broken by Israel on Nov. 4 with the killing of 6 Gazans,
at which time Palestinian rocket fire resumed.To date Palestinian rockets
have killed a total of 28 people. In 2008, Israelis killed over 850
Palestinians and Palestinians killed 35 Israelis.
Palestinians are indigenous to the land; Israel was created in
Palestine 60 years ago through the violent expulsion of over 750,000
Christians and Muslims in a colonial enterprise to create a Jewish state.
1.08.2009
GAZA – A Call to Action - From Harlem to Washington DC
For those who say "enough is enough" there are plenty of ways to get involved in the fight to help the people of Palestine. What's happening this weekend in Northeastern USA?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Al-Farouq Mosque @ 1pm
Atlantic Ave. & 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
March to Brooklyn Borough President's Office
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Trains: 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall, Bklyn
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Saturday, January 10, 2009 @ 1 pm
White House, Washington, D.C.
www.masnet.org
LET GAZA LIVE NATIONAL MARCH
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Saturday, January 10th in nyc:
From Harlem to Gaza -- We are All Palestinians!
Speakout! March! Resist!
* Saturday, January 10th -- 1:00pm
* 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell (7th Ave)
State Office Building- take 2, 3, A, C, B, or D Train to 125th
This atrocity is being committed by Israel with the full blessing and
support of the United States. "Made in the USA" is stamped on the F-16
fighter jets, the Apache helicopters, the tanks and the tons of bombs
and missiles that are raining death and destruction on the Palestinian
people. And, "Operated in the service of the USA and western
imperialism" should be stamped on this "war" -- and Israel's role in
the region since its very inception.
Harlem cannot stand by silently as this genocidal rampage is brought
against the people of Gaza! People around the world are taking their
outrage to the streets in protest, calling out the urderous U.S.
backed attack unfolding in the Gaza Strip and demanding an end to it
-- NOW! The world must know that there are people in this country who
do not identify with the U.S./Israel bullies and oppressors; who do
not swallow the mass media lies and distortions; and who feel
solidarity with the Palestinian people. Massive, visible outpourings
of protest and resistance from Harlem is urgently needed in this fight
-- NOW!
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Sunday, January 11, 2009 @ 1 pm
Times Square: 42nd St. & 7th Ave.
Mass Rally: Stop Massacres in Gaza and Break the Siege
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
1933 Bath Ave. (corner of Bay 22nd St.) Brooklyn
Trains: D to 20th Ave.
COMMUNITY MEETING OPEN TO FAMILIES, CHILDREN, PARENTS and YOUTH
TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009 at 6:30PM,
at the BATH AVENUE YOUTH CENTER
1933 Bath Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11214
D TRAIN TO 20th Ave in Brooklyn New York
.....will last for a while so please come even if you are late.
Dear Community:
There is a huge response to the Atrocities in Gaza and many are
meeting to brainstorm, share concerns, and build actions and
committees.
MAS Bath Avenue Youth Center, as part of the Break the Siege
Coalition, is Providing Space for all to convene for a Mass Community
& Organizing Meeting (open to all, Arabs & Allies) so we can further
coordinate our efforts, divide tasks and provide a forum for community
members to express their desires, plans or otherwise join existing
efforts.
Al-Awda-NY, as part of the Break the Siege Coalition, stresses that
All Allies are welcome to participate and share their experiences and
we further encourages Families, Mothers and Youth to attend as this
will be a Youth and Family Friendly Space.
For More Information please contact info@al-awdany. org
For more info: www.bsg-ny.org; info@bsg-ny. org
8.11.2008
Remembering Mahmoud Darwish
He taught the world of the great loss of his people
and now we’ve lost him.
Be it in Arabic, English or the many other languages it has been translated into,
Through his poetry, his life’s work continues.
English
Arabic
8.13.2007
He said, She said
This excerpt of a blogpost by Sister On a Mission shows us the metaphor in our communal prayer.
“There is wisdom and a primer for society in the way the prayers are performed. Men in front, protecting, serving and leading their families and communities. Women bringing up the rear - disciplining, nurturing and teaching the children, making sure they don't fall out of line or out of love in the community, and protecting them from the back-door dangers of the world - like doubt and negative peer pressure - with unflinching love and care. And the young men and women in the middle - secure and protected from all sides while they learn and grow into mature adults who will take their complimentary places in the community when they come of age.”
8.12.2007
He said, She said
In reference to him not publicly speaking about his choice to be a Muslim, comedian Dave Chapelle said… “…..I don't want people to associate me and my flaws with this beautiful thing”
(Time Magazine interview May 2005)
8.07.2007
YOUNG Muslims - Role Models
While reading up on linguistics, I happened to come across an interesting article written by a Muslim linguist, Dr. Omar Afzal. The article is entitled “Rethinking America's Muslim Youth” but I believe that the article is relevant beyond the United States. I have seen evidence that the same ills which afflict American Muslim youth are also a significant threat in South Asia. After all, they are exposed to the same TV shows and music. They are both living in societies which increasingly look down upon traditional values.
“The real world of school discipline is a rough and tumble place where students practice newly learned vulgarities, erupt with anger, tease and embarrass each other, share offensive notes, flirt, push and shove in the halls, grab and offend.”
Dr. Afzal’s article lists “a few tips for the Muslim parents and community elders” but what I especially liked about the article was that he included a list of Muslim role models for our youth to emulate, two of which I have listed below:
Ali (RA) was very young when he accepted Islam. He was assigned the task of arranging for a feast for the elders of the tribe. The strategy was to feed them first and then introduce them to Islam. Ali remained in the forefront all his life despite extreme poverty and lack of resources. He did not worry about his own life in difficult circumstances. When the Messenger (PBUH) asked him to occupy his bed for the night he left Makkah for Medinah, Ali was fully aware of the danger. The enemies had decided to kill the Messenger. Sleeping in his bed meant almost certain death, but he was willing to take the risk.
Mus'ab b. Umair was a handsome young man, son of rich parents, who enjoyed all the comforts of a wealthy life. Islam made so deep an impression on him that he abandoned the advantages of his social position and comforts. Those who saw him in earlier days of his youth could not believe the depth of his commitment to Allah that made him go through the rigors of hunger and poverty. It was he who was deputed by the Messenger (PBUH) to go to Medinah add teach Islam to the newly converts of Aws and Khazraj.
Dr. Afzal listed several young role models, but having included limited information about some of them and because of his use of the word “conquer” I was reluctant to list the last three. I think he should have provided more of a context for their military actions. It is not enough to say they are heroes because they conquered lands or people. Between television, playstation and dysfunctional families, our children see enough violence. They need to learn when violence is acceptable and necessary.
In addition to Ali (RA) and Mus'ab b. Umair, he listed:
• Usama b. Zaid “conquest of Syria”
• Muhammad b. Qasim “led the Muslim army to India’s gateway”
• Musa b. Nusair “conquests in N. Africa. He conquered Spain”
Dr. Afzal also noted that “Rafi’ b. Khudaij was another young kid who tried to look taller and was given the chance to participate in the most crucial battle of Islamic history.”
As a teacher and a mother, I would greatly appreciate links to further information about the last three on the list.
Furthermore, I would like to invite YOU to suggest more young Muslim role models, from our glorious past and from modern times.
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8.02.2007
Three Writeous Wanitas _part two
Oops! I said I’d introduce you to them in the order in which I met them, didn’t I? Well, I actually met Zabrina second. Keeping me company while I waited for Zabrina to come back to her booth from the launch was:
I can’t quite remember how we first met online. I had read about her book and later invited her to be a guest speaker at one of my writing workshops. Of the three Writeous Wanitas I met at the fair, she is the one I most identify with. Through Allah’s mercy, we’ve both survived divorce and are working hard to raise our children “alone”.
After a few emails and text messages, I finally met Norma at the fair. She wore the gentlest pink and white and greeted me with a warm smile.
Remember I said that Zarina had offered to showcase other writers’ books in her booth? Well, there beside Zabrina’s book was Norma’s।
I ran into a friend who considered buying the book but wanted to know about the author’s perspective first, to be sure it was not one which deviated from true Islam. Her money would not be spent on words written by a “progressive Muslimah”. Personally, I am not ready to follow those who say Islam needs to be adapted to the modern era. I refuse to say such a thing because it implies that what is written is somehow flawed. I could not answer my friend’s questions as I had not gotten to know Norma and I had not yet read her book. I understood my friend’s concern and quickly introduced her to our sister, the author. I watched as Norma described her stance on facing life’s problems. She was pensive and spoke at a careful pace, choosing just the right words. I was impressed by the fact that she was not trying to sell herself or her book at all. She was sincere. After listening to her response to my friend’s very straightforward question, I was happy to see that the three of us agree on something of utmost importance in our lives. We agree that the jihad we women face, can be fought and won by living truly Islamic lives, as did those who came before us, even as far back as the sahaba because Islam does not need to be fixed or changed.
I now own an autographed copy of Norma’s book. It is entitled
A Walk Through Life: Issues and challenges through the eyes of a Muslim woman.
As the back cover of the book states,
Norma invites readers to
- revisit their roles through different perspectives
- be responsible and accountable for their life choices
- reawaken the need to increase their self esteem and self respect
Critics of Islam would say that Muslim women surely need to do all of the above, but they would never imagine that Muslimahs can do just that, only through Islam.
I challenge them and those who feel that Islam needs a makeover to read Norma’s book and see for themselves what Islam truly offers women.
Norma will be presenting a paper at the upcoming international conference entitled: THE STATUS OF MUSLIM WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY: REALITIES AND PROSPECTS. (The venue has been changed to the Renaissance Hotel). I look forward to seeing her there, and of course to getting together with our kids one weekend, inshallah.
As for my blog readers, I encourage you to visit Norma’s blog and also to check out her book. Inshallah it will inspire you in your own walk through life.Read More......
Three Writeous Wanitas _part one
I can’t tell you about the conference (including Brother Yusuf Estes- former Christian Minister, William Rodriguez –last man out of WTC on September 11 th, and Annie Machon –former secret agent), but I can tell you about 3 Malaysian Muslimahs that I had the pleasure of meeting at the exhibitions.
As promised, let me introduce you to them.
Small World
I often surf the net for stories to use in my classes. When I came across hers, I could not resist using them for the children’s class I taught at an Islamic NGO. One day, while scanning posts at a Muslimah writer’s forum I belong to, I discovered that this sister and I had something in common. We belonged to the same yahoo group, but there was more. She had posted a message about the fair. Furthermore, she was offering to show the work of other writers at her booth. This generosity was appreciated by the members of the forum and that is when I first decided to contact her. After having been inspired by her writing for some time, it was ironic to find out that she was in fact living in the same city.
On Saturday afternoon, she launched what Inshallah will be the first in a series of motivational books. Strategically interspersed throughout the text are clues in the form of ayat and hadith, that help to reveal and enhance 18 “secrets” of life. The title of her book is: Life is an Open Secret
As the launch ceremony closed, there were balloons and confetti and photographs, but what touched me the most was when I saw her with a man I knew must be her father. The way they looked at each other and embraced was priceless, mashallah. You could see that there was so much love and support between them and it really touched me deeply. I suppose it reminded me of my relationship with my own father. Though far away, he is with me wherever I go, smiling and supporting me in my dreams.
When I finally met Zabrina, she gave me a really warm hug and a sweet smile that I can see right now if I close my eyes. There I was, finally meeting someone I’d only known briefly through the internet and I found her to be bubbly and cheerful। I was so happy for her on this wonderful occasion. I am now the proud owner of an autographed copy. If you want, you can download these “18 Inspirational Stories From Ordinary Life Experiences”.
I later found out that Zabrina and I have a friend in common and that the two of them are planning to visit the US this month. They will be promoting her book at the ISNA conference and at various venues on the east coast, including my home state. Like the song says: It’s a small world, after all. I hope you’ll get to meet her one day, if not in person, through her inspirational writing.
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7.31.2007
So I Went to the Fair
This past weekend I attended the International Islamic Fair in Kuala Lumpur.
I’m not sure just how international the entire fair was because I could only afford to visit the exhibitions. The conference fee was over my budget. Maybe next year, inshallah.
In any case, the fair was worth the LRT and taxi fares for me because I did have the opportunity to find out about a few products:• Kuih Kapit & a powdered ginger drink mix (which can also be used for baking)
• Active Attire (swimsuits for Muslim men, women, kids and teens)
• Arabic Language Centre (It’s in the Sri Ukay,Ampang section of Kuala Lumpur but associated with the SIAL institute in Sana’a,Yemen)
• One Islam Productions, specifically their One4Kids product line (I bought the VCD pictured below)
What was really special about visiting the fair this weekend is that I got to meet three sisters I’d befriended online just a few months earlier. All three are Malaysian published authors. For me, they represent one of the things I really appreciate about Malaysia. Allow me to introduce you to them in my next post, inshallah tomorrow.
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