13 Comments

I used to read about the difficulties of the prophet (saaw) and his companions and he just seemed like a superhero, a non-real person.

Marcellus Williams and the parents in Gaza are so clearly HERE though. In the world I live in. And they shock me. I don't know how to square it. I don't know how to square my complaining and ridiculously low capacity with the incredible patience of these angels on earth. Thank you for writing this.

Expand full comment

Thank you for reading. I sometimes ask Allah to make me believe in His plan but with not too much hardship. I feel ridiculous asking. The ones who truly surrender are our teachers.

Expand full comment

"We have to live our lives like the world around us isn’t happening." Ugh, yes. Every word, but these especially.

Expand full comment

Thank you. I noticed I was numb and going through the motions. It sometimes feels surreal.

Expand full comment

May Allah SWT get his justice, and every injustice..

Expand full comment

Ameen.

Expand full comment

Beautiful reminders from the most beautiful humans. 💝

Expand full comment

Maceo! I did not know you were on here!!!

Expand full comment

I’m here!! Nice to see you. 😍

Expand full comment

🫶🏾💫🌞 This piece was gripping and raw. Thank you for writing it.

Expand full comment

So awful. The death penalty should be abolished.

Expand full comment

Yes, inshaAllah.

Expand full comment

Allah, once again, seeing that sentence under "my last words" made a chill run through me. What a man. May Allah grant us an honorable ending, one that holds meaning.

Expand full comment