A Conversation over dinner

Firstly I was happy to find out that my blog is being widely read. Thank you all for your time and attention. It encourages me to write better and more so Alhamdulillah for that blessing!

The Masjid is a great place for prayer. It also has many other uses like a place of rest for travelers, a community centre or a place of education. Everyone must feel welcome there! The Masjid is a place of brotherhood. We make many long lasting friendships there. One such acquaintance was a friend of my husband who honoured us with his company for dinner on the night of eidul fitr. Along with the spicy biriyani, the slow cooked quail curry and a dozen sweets came the conversation of his journey and reversion to Islam. I was happy to learn that he read all the scriptures and was knowledgeable in many areas. He said he liked that we called him “brother”.

It was a lovely ending to a fun, busy and tiring day. We enjoyed every moment of it and he was pleasantly surprised by our tradition of giving gifts to all the guests who come home on the day of Eid.