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Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 7
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim We set out at eight o’clock, with the breaking of morning, towards Srebrenica. Two coaches carried us, cutting through the mountains of Bosnia…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 2
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim A Morning of Tafsir I woke for the Fajr prayer weighed down by fatigue. After praying, I let myself rest a short while,…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 1
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim This is my second journey to Bosnia. I had shared memories of the first journey in six articles, recording what I saw of…
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Journey to the United Arab Emirates (8)
This morning, shortly after 8 AM, I was visited by Abdullah Ridwan, his wife Fatima Al-Huda, and her noble father. The meeting was warm…
Journey to the United Arab Emirates (7)
A Restless Night I laid down last night around midnight, hoping that sleep would quickly overtake me after a long day. However, sleep eluded…
Journey to the United Arab Emirates (6)
(6) — Morning Exercise After offering Fajr prayer in peace and tranquility, I decided to head to the university’s gym. I spent about an…
Journey to the United Arab Emirates (5)
(5) — Layover at Istanbul Airport I spent around eight hours at Istanbul Airport after returning from Konya, where I had attended the 35th…
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 6
(16) Morning Reflections I performed the Fajr prayer at the hotel mosque behind Shaykh Amin al-Hazmi at 6:50 AM, followed by a light breakfast.…
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 5
Morning Session I: Administrative Discussions The first session began at 9:30 AM and focused on key administrative challenges: Financial Constraints: Discussions explored the reasons…
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 4
Morning Session The first session began at 10:00 AM in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and anticipation. The session opened with an introductory speech…
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 3
Starting the Day I began my day with the interpretation of the Holy Qur’an after Fajr prayer, contemplating its meanings and wisdom. After some…
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 2
Arrival at the Hotel We arrived at the hotel at 9:45 AM and had a light breakfast with the esteemed scholars. I then went…