26th Safar

What can we each do to keep our paths straight? As winter has descended upon us ...bringing cold, ice, snows and bitterness outside, what can we do to maintain our inner balance? The answers to this question lie within each one of us . We have to each decide for ourselves . If we have a talent , then to use it for HIS glory would serve us well . If we can reach out to support another, this will show wisdom . If we list our blessings truly being aware of their magnitude. If we seek answers only from HIM for all our needs ... let HIM know our inner desires. If we can truly forgive those who have left us hollow and somewhat lost ... then we will be acting in HIS way . When we see ourselves as servants of God, then will we actually be one with HIM. Messengers have come and gone before ... have we heeded their call within our souls? OR does the body fail us and leave us weak and undone at the doors to heaven? Continually seek the light from within to let Faith's embers burn and allow us to act in the best we can ALWAYS . The road to heaven lies in finding that balance between FAITH & FEAR ; Compassion & Selfishness ; Wisdom & Futility; Love & mistrust . Give the ego to GOd so that the soul can be our guide... It will not lead us astray !

Saffar 10th 1435

Today is my day to post my thoughts as we begin another Muslim New Year ...SAffar is the 2nd month of 1435 . However since I was on the road for a few months , I am posting today for the first time since my return . Muharram has past by quickly as I spent almost two months  in Australia with the PAscoes .. visiting Sydney, sharing life with the children and enjoyed affection from Asiyah's family and friends. Then on to Portland , Oregon to visit my nephew and family Imran & Sania and girls ... Aappy was there too ...a lovely surprise for us both . So happy to break the return journey home...with such a caring family ... may Allah bless them forever. (12 days of fun). I fondly call this voyage as one of transformation ... please help me LOrd to continue on transforming my thoughts, ways and acts ...so as to please YOU. Montreal , kindly has given me the end of Muharram and now some 10 days of Saffar . Thoughts to share revolve around the mercy and LOVE of our Maker for us, faithful believers. I am home now and daily try to continue in my submission to HIS call . HE surrounds us with so many flags to remind us ..... let us keep our eyes "wide open " to do the best we can in our daily tasks. Let not complacency and rust cover over our hearts as we hibernate in these cold days of winter. The gift of giving is what we are meant to share ...with people we can support .