CURRENTLY ON AIR ⇒
  • NEWS
    Friday, 4:00 pm - 4:05 pm
    [ - ]

feedback@radioislam.org.za

logo


((( Listen Live )))))
Radio Islam Logo


GAZA Travel Diary of Ejaz Khan, 26 August 2011

 
Diary entry Number 2

We said our final farewell to family members, My eldest daughter Zahra was very emotional, well, we all were. My little one, Tasfiyya, who is very attached to me, happened to fall asleep a few minutes before we greeted, which was a good thing, 'cause she would have cried for days non- stop had she seen me leave.  I greeted my Mother, Father, Wife, Kids, Mother In Law and brother In law and waved South Africa goodbye.

 
In the Departure Lounge, I met up with Muhamed Patel and his wife, who were part of the Springs group. And I was to learn a valuable lesson on comfort and luxury from him. We decided to make wudhu  before departing, and the issue of the toilet came up. He advised me to use the low toilet, even though a high toilet was available. When I enquired to the Hikmah behind this request, he said to me that if you can struggle it out abit when comfort is available, you expand your "circle of comfort" so when you are in a tough situation you can overcome it, and when you are not, you appreciate the luxuries a little more. Grow your circle of comfort. Thanks Dr Patel, lesson duly noted and appreciated!

The 1st leg of the journey was easy, shukr. It is in this leg of the journey that I got acquainted with an individual who would become one of my closest friends on the trip and one I jokingly refer to as my bodyguard- Brother Isfahan Ismail of Witbank. He had a wicked sense of humour and would say things to scare some of the passengers,making statements like " Check the wing of the plane, its wobbling".

 
I immediately knew that this brother would keep me going and we struck up a friendship immediately. Our First stop on the journey took us to Nairobi,Kenya. All the older members of the convoy spoke of how Nairobi had been in the old days… Seems that not much had changed in 20 years!

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za 

Related Articles

On The Road To Oman

On The Road To Oman

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 15 March 2025 3-minute read Step back in time and experience Middle Eastern life in the amazing country of Oman. From forts to wadis, mountain ranges, and oceans, this jewel in the desert has something to offer for all ages...

read more
The Marvels Of Mauritius

The Marvels Of Mauritius

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za The country of Mauritius is a destination many people, especially South Africans, return to repeatedly. Apart from the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly people, Mauritius has an abundance of beautiful warm-water Indian Ocean...

read more
Argentina: My Home

Argentina: My Home

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 22 February 2025 4 minute read Argentina, the eighth largest country in the world, is a showcase of natural beauty. From the majestic Andes Mountains and the Iguazu Falls to the glaciers at the southernmost tip of the world...

read more
Intriguing India

Intriguing India

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 15 February 2025 4 minute read Embark on a journey though the incredible and diverse lands of India. Known for its vibrant culture, historical landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes, India offers an array of experiences that...

read more
Fascinating Finland

Fascinating Finland

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 08 February 2025 5 minute read While Finland is not a country most people consider when choosing a holiday destination, travel blogger Fatima Vanker says that this winter wonderland, with its pristine Arctic wilderness is a...

read more
Ghana: A Hidden Treasure

Ghana: A Hidden Treasure

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 01 February 2025 3 minute read Ghana, literally meaning “warrior king”, was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence from colonial rule. Situated on the West coast of Africa and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Ghana...

read more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

0 Comments