My leave for a ‘moment’ has extended into what seems like decades. Sorry.
Such can be the nature of time.
In another few ‘moments’ the Shayateen will be chained. They must be running scared right now; this is the feeling in and around Masjid Nabawi as the number of the faithful increase day by day and the atmosphere of anticipation is vibrant. May we do our part by restraining our nafs and solemnly making the intention to maximize all aspects of our Ibadah, fervently seeking all the promises made by Allah Ta’ala for our efforts of fasting purely for His pleasure. Ameen.
And in another few ‘moments’ we will be wondering where the Mubarak visitor, Ramadhan, has gone and maybe regretting lost moments when it will be too late to utter sorry.
Such can be the nature of time.
Whether your destiny is glory or disgrace,
Purify yourself of hatred and love of self.
Polish your mirror; and that sublime Beauty
From the regions of mystery
Will flame out in your heart
As it did for the saints and prophets.
Then, with your heart on fire with that Splendor,
The secret of the Beloved will no longer be hidden.
Jami from ‘Perfume of the Desert’
Photos from this morning.
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
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The SPAMINATOR…is refusing to allow me to post this comment….so I include it here:
Assalamu alaikum,
Dear ALL,
and such a joy to be given the opportunity to be back, made more felicitous by seeing you all appear in this space once again…Ameen thumma Ameen to all your Adiyah. Insha’Allah my endeavours to post photos will be granted….it is still "frowned" upon, and each photo has a tale 
…maybe the tough guys in their little match box cars cruising around Bab Salam and Bad Baqi will have a rest during Ramadhan…and give me a break
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
so glad to see your post again and of course the pictures!!!!
Comment by talibaat — September 11, 2007 @ 5:42 am
Alhamdu lellah that He gives us another chance to attain the quality of “Taqwa”. The month of Ramadan is the opportunity to acquire this quality through spending the month according to the Sunnah of Rasulullah salla Allah alaihi wasallam and practices of Sahaba radya Allahu anhum.
Comment by nq — September 11, 2007 @ 8:54 am
Salaams,
I love all those pictures of Masjid Nabawi on your blog, keep them coming in. They’re so beautiful and keep me coming back all the time!
Comment by Farzana — September 11, 2007 @ 12:57 pm
JazakullahKhayr sister for these pictures and for your words of wisdom…Ramadan is so fleeting and
we really need it year-round, don’t we?
May Allah bless you and bestow His mercy on you.
Comment by UmmFarouq — September 11, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
Assalamualaikum dear sister!! Welcome back! The moments we have in this lifetime, though fleeting are sometimes so seemingly long
Beautiful images of that Radiant City. May all our hearts be forever connected to that most noble resident, salallahualaihiwasalam and may this upcoming Ramadhan be filled with moments which become very long and last for us through eternity, ameen.
Comment by ikramuddin — September 11, 2007 @ 8:53 pm
Alhamdollillah!!!!! u are here again.Assalamo alaikum dear sister welcome back. the words and pictures truly reflect the mood of the Radiant City anticipating the blessed Ramazan. May Allah Ta’la make this one the best for all of us .Ameen.I rather we all would be grateful to u for whatever “moments” u can spare fou us on the blog InshAllah. Wassalam
Comment by saimah — September 11, 2007 @ 9:27 pm