Blog Posts

  • Explore the Natural Beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Explore the Natural Beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    In 2026, a new series showcases natural wonders from various locations, beginning with Bosnia. The author reflects on their visit in 2025, highlighting its striking beauty, from lush forests to quaint towns like Jajce. Notable experiences include river rafting, wild horses, and stargazing while camping amidst the picturesque landscapes.

  • Surah Al-Mulk: Significance in the time of pandemic

    Surah Al-Mulk: Significance in the time of pandemic

    The post reflects on Surah Al-Mulk, exploring its themes of life, death, and God’s presence in nature, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the significance of understanding death as a lens for appreciating life, and emphasizes the need for mindfulness in our actions and responsibilities towards others and the environment.

  • Understanding Nature’s Perspective on Death

    Understanding Nature’s Perspective on Death

    This post in the series reflects on the interconnectedness of life and death, emphasizing that death is a natural, unavoidable part of existence. Through personal anecdotes, the author discusses the consciousness lost in death and the importance of cherishing our relationships. Ultimately, the post urges readers to prepare for death by engaging in good deeds…

  • The Struggles of Our Time: A Poetic Commentary

    The Struggles of Our Time: A Poetic Commentary

    The poem reflects on the deteriorating state of the world, capturing feelings of powerlessness amidst war, disasters, and social inequalities. It contrasts the wealth of some with the poverty of others, highlighting the lack of humanity and balance in global responses to crises. Responsibility for change rests with us all.

  • Tawhid (Oneness of God) and Science – the Nature of Causality

    Tawhid (Oneness of God) and Science – the Nature of Causality

    In a parallel series to my current series on connecting to nature in terms time and place, I am resharing some of my earlier writings about nature. I recently recovered some of the past blog posts and thought I would share them with you. This one is from 2013 which was an update of an…