LIFEJOURNEY

Today marks the 1st day of Shawal according to the Lunar Hijri in that after a month of fasting, the act of worship ended in jubilant despite some inevitable flaws. This year Eid is celebrated in a manner which is very different from the past. Prayers are conducted at home, food is served just within our means as the number of guests is restricted to 20 or less in a house at one time and interstate traveling is prohibited. Face mask, sanitizer and stagger visiting are making their presence in staying safe and well from the ongoing bizarre outbreak. One thing for sure may it brings a good cheer to everyone despite the limitation. When all is said and done home is where you are, it is an anchor, a port in a storm and a refuge. God Bless. 🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥

The chime of rain for the most part brings calmness to my being. Heavy rain hitting a tin roof above my head is totally captivating. Cities where porches are barely available, moment like this brings back memories of rustic living, simply unpretentious.  After many dry days, lo and behold it poured yesterday evening. It rained cats and dogs for 16 hours. A crisp and chill night that one often desires.  The monsoon rain which is prevalent most of the time is after all a fascinating sound and sight. ☔☔☔☔☔☔☔☔☔☔

Nuzul Quran is a noble event which falls on the 17th day of Ramadan known for the revelation of the first verse of the holy scripture to Prophet Muhammad PBUP. Chapter 96 The Clot verses 1 until 5 were handed down following which reading was given prominence to. Such is the importance of reading to present time that it has been everything but nothing short of accumulation of knowledge. It is acquired and disseminated to enable the discovery and breakthrough for many areas of study for the benefit of mankind. "The most complete gift of God is a life based on knowledge" Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) ==================

Mother's Day is widely celebrated as an occasion to rejoice all mothers and motherhood. In one voice, let's honor the women who raised us and all the mothers who sacrificed for their children. ⚘⚘⚘ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

SLEEPERS is a legal thriller drama that tells the account of four boys from New York City's Hell's Kitchen. In the process of committing petty theft, the boys commit a prank that goes horribly wrong, severely injuring a man. As punishment, the boys are tossed into detention hall, where they are brutalized, assaulted and sexually abused by the guards. Over a decade later, the two of the quartet who have turned to a life of crime encounter one of their former tormentors and have the opportunity for payback. As the ringleader of the detention hall guards, Kevin Bacon is at his absolute creepiest as the deeply disturbing Sean Nokes. He is pivotal to the four boys’ descent into hell and submission into his evil persona. In the bar scene where he meets his demise sets the wheels in motion for the payback. Stellar performance by Jason Patric, Brad Pitt, Billy Cudrup, Ron Eldard, Kevin Bacon, Minnie Driver, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman in this 1996 flix which displayed B