Our unique experience is honestly hard to express in mere words...I was blessed to first visit Al Quds, our beloved Masjid Al-Aqsa, in September 2024, as a sub-group leader with Zaarvel travel. Our group leader was brother Shafiq (may Allah SWT bless his soul). I remember many conversations during & after our tour, especially when brother Shafiq would say we need to include a visit to Jordan in our next tour. Who knew we would end up evacuating our group to Jordan on this tour!
Today is the anniversary none of us wanted to see.
Today was the first working day of 2021 for most of us. The start of a new year, which (albeit naively) we hoped and prayed would miraculously rid the world of this awful pandemic.
These stories teach us that isolation is not something to be fearful of, and to use the time to exercise true patience while getting closer to our Creator.
This time is unusual, and it’s scary, and it’s confusing.
Working from home keeps me busy, helping operate a helpline to support the needs of those vulnerable & self-isolating in the community.
