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Author: JoyWadi
Roam in Rome
I was and still am in awe How can I deny the Beloved’s Power? How can I not submit to … More
Stop!
Oh, my soul! How long will you continue to strive for what you call “Excellence”? Wake up from Slumber dear … More
Heedfulness
Oh my soul! be heedful for the worst separation of all is being away from your original home disconnected from … More
Egoistic
Oh advocates of Love! How can we delight in stillness if our egoistic lifestyles are surrounded by competitiveness? © Copyright … More
Faithfulness
While the heart needs to be cautioned to become faithful, it needs to be punished too, to become more faithful. … More
No Coercion
Oh my soul! There is no coercion in fasting If you fast without seeking the Beloved’s pleasure then take a … More
Remembrance
Like a fish taken out of the water, we will surely flop and flounder when the remembrance of the Beloved is … More
Evolution
Wading into the waters of Interfaith Dialogue is one of the great means for one’s spiritual evolution God is not … More
2020: Perfect Vision
How many of us brought into reflection and self-realization during the pandemic? Indeed 20/20 is a perfect vision © Copyright … More
Sacredness Of Rhythm
Soaring in SOR! Was there a way to back-pedal when reality began to cuddle me? Once upon a time, I … More
Impermanence
What a passionate lover he is!Finding joy in pain and seeingbeauty in the midst of sorrowPatiently enduring crueltiesLike water, he … More
Melodious Sound
You may find this awkward, funny, weird, or whatever, up to you. Now allow me to share what I heard … More
Mirror, Mirror
Oh, lovers! Keep polishing the mirror Lovers keep polishing the mirror Keep polishing the mirror Polishing the mirror The mirror … More
Never Again
never again will you be… the brutish torturer that could shatter my dreams the unjust leader that could imprison my rightsthe … More
Madness
A passionate lover would certainly embrace deafness that he refuses to hear from none other than the sweet voice of … More
Walk Straight
Oh, my soul! why do you create barriers and divisions if you want to walk on a straight path? © … More
Headcover
Oh my soul! the profession of faith is not about the headscarf! the real lover should not busy herself in … More
Darkness
Oh, the Wise One! I may not grasp Your Wisdom but I must accept Your Will When I accept Your … More
A Noble Task
“Were you not scared?” asked a friend as she had known my participation in a funeral wash. “No. I’m scared … More
Unshaken Devotees
We arrived at the Blue Mosque at an opportune time one sunny morning in February. As what we had promised, … More
Loyalty
When my daughter’s co-actor brought his son to rehearsal, little Tadashi started to cry. Without hesitation, I cuddled his three … More
Submission
This lovely flower makes me happy when she is in bloomBut now she is in the stateof submission as if … More
Stairway to Light
Fire in February. I just arrived home in the afternoon from the Blue Mosque when a fellow sister informed me … More
Thank you, WordPress!
Thank you, WordPress! Thank you everyone More Voices More Inspiration More Power God bless us all!
Lovers’ Sanctuary
Until now I am still overwhelmed by my wonderful experience (one February, few years ago): A visit to the Sanctuary … More
Human Being
I nourished four lovely daughters of which has each own God-given endowment and temperament. Through my journey along with these … More
I Love You, Mother
“Paradise lies under the feet of mothers.” -Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) To my mother, my mother-in-law and to all the mothers … More
Gratitude
My children represent the four elements of my life: earth, water, air and fire. As I journeyed every stage of … More
Right Education
Three days before the Islamic New Year (Amun Jadid) way back in the year 2017, I (and hubby) dropped by the … More
Beauty
It’s not about the steps we make or the road we take It’s about His Beauty we revel. -joywadi © … More
“Donut” Eat the Dates!
Fortuitous encounters were indeed great morsels of insights that spiritually fed our thoughts with refreshment on a month of abstinence. … More
Lift the Veil!
“Why do you cover your hair/head?” “Are you under going therapy?” “Are you a Muslim?” Others who are unaware of … More
Fleeting Shadow
Whoosh! Like a vehicle after filling gas at the gasoline station, we left hurriedly after consuming our meals. Yesterday was … More
Oh, Heart!
Oh heart! Keep the Love burning! -joywadi © Copyright JoyWadi
The Rhythm of Love
Falling in love is the most bewildering, intoxicating, and ridiculous phenomenon that one may ever experience. As a matter of … More
Wooden Heart
into oblivion the ephemeral world confines our bodies it is a robber of reality an atrocious pit of grief powerless … More
Close at Hand
Reading, educating oneself, and putting into practice what is upon the Sacred Scripture of the Beloved God is the best … More
Another Glittering Path
Beyond the shadow of a doubt, a believer of the Higher Being would commemorate with love as he welcomes the … More
Celestial & Mundane Rotation
One Ramadan, five years ago, I, along with my two youngest daughters, attended a Ramadan lecture series entitled “Light, Science … More
Madness: A Lover’s Station
A woman I unexpectedly bumped into inspired awe in me as I looked into the deeper side of her derangement. … More
Reviving Awareness
Fasting is not all about partaking of food or quenching the thirst after long period of abstinence. Cooking a flavoursome … More
The Guest is Coming!
The arrival of the holy month of Ramadan (fasting) was highly thought of by the Masjid Darussalam in Cavite City … More
Cognizance
Fasting is neither a renunciation of refreshment nor a test of endurance It is the eschewal of one’s fiendish torturer, … More
Mothers Away from Home
The end of my longing to visit female inmates happened when I fortunately tagged along with a fellow mom (Hannah) … More
The Mom & the Monk
The Mom and the Monk! The mom nurtures. She exists for humanityThe monk inspires. She is the energy of humanity … More
Food of the Spirit
“The People of Paradise will only regret one thing: not having made enough dhikr (remembrance) in the world.” –Prophet Muhammad … More
Woman: An Epitome of Love
“Clicked!” I was inspired to take a picture of a lovely white orchids sitting tight as a centrepiece. My attention … More
Wing Your Way to Freedom!
“Number six!” The saleslady called my number as it popped out at the monitor screen. It was my turn! One … More
Two Hearts
In the name of the Infinite Light Two shadows sparkle in dark and silent Ah! Nothing exists but Oneness of … More
Maturity
To immerse oneself in the Remembrance of the Beloved and soar into the gentle wind of His Love is to … More
Only One
We cannot enjoy the world as a manifestation of love and unity if we refuse to use spiritual ammunitions and … More
Or Else
If you love a thing, give it away; or else it will possess you. If you love someone, set him … More
New Beginning
Like the sun that sets, every ending is nothing but a new beginning; a new life; and a beautiful moment … More
Rush
Oh my soul! To venture to the path of Love is the only profession you must focus on It requires … More
Lover’s Tree
I You They Listen Love all Hate none Understand Give a smile Contemplate Control anger Avoid a gossip Pray for … More
Perception
When we wake up in the morning as the brilliant shaft of sunlight caresses our faces; when we travel thousands … More
Inspiration
Oh my soul!Divine inspirationcomes to you indifferent formsAnything that couldfan the flame of lovein your heart,even a piece of … More
Sunset
What is the use of hankering for insignificant matters that could damage our essential nature? What is the advantage of … More
Bloom
Have we truly evolved with the right disposition and blossomed like fragrant flowers? -joywadi © Copyright JoyWadi
Real Peace
Real peace can only be enjoyed by the valiant diver of the deepest recesses of the heart; the sacred place … More
Faith
While the heart needs to be cautioned to become faithful, it needs to be punished too, to become more faithful. … More
Agony
As a lover feels the agony of separation from his Beloved, he catapults himself into dumbness that he could not … More
Blinded Soul
unless we change what is inside our hearts no god can change our conditions no master can transform our dispositions … More
Keep the Trust
Oh my soul! Never allow the smokey atmosphere to darken your eyesight and deprive you of cognizance Never allow the … More
Raining Tears
Like a lover weeping for her lost beloved, our hearts continue to bleed. The tears of sadness that stream down … More
Keep Going
We are often veiled by darkness and experience sudden jolts and jerks on our journeys How can we not utter … More
Serenity
After a long travel from the vileness of our shallow, chaotic, and blinded selves, perhaps with our renewed hearts, we … More
Bleeding Heart
My spirit remained unruffled in the midst of sorrow A sweet smiling face was the image I portrayed I convinced … More
Endless Fragrance
To nurture the heart with sanctity and consciousness is a priceless quest. It demands passion, sincerity, time, strength, and enthusiasm … More
Motherhood
Oh my soul! Motherhood is a gift, accept it Motherhood is a chance, grab it Motherhood is a remedy, take … More
If Only
If only tears could Quench millions of thirsts Renew millions of vows Erase millions of wickedness Heal millions of heartaches … More
My Only Light
Oh, my only Light! If You are out of sight I melt in sadness -joywadi © Copyright JoyWadi
Intimacy
Closeness with the One is a moment of rapture Every lover’s dream is to be with the Loving In the … More
Gentle Breath
The Warmness of Your Presence soothes me How can I ignore the Sweetness of Your Voice that lightens me As … More
Longing
On a cool Sunday morning I walk by the shoreline The Beauty of Your Face lingers in my memory In … More
Ocean’s Waves
Oh, lovers! Do not allow the form to become the hindrance of Love towards the Beloved One! If you see … More
The Colour of Love
Oh, my Beloved! Bestow on me nothing except the Beauty of Your Friendship Take away anything from me except the … More
Hanging On
I sit silently viewing the horizon In the silence of my heart my soul speaks out Oh, waves without you … More
Oh, Lover’s Spirit!
Oh, Lover’s Spirit Bring me to the Seashore of Truth Let me dance tirelessly In the Sand of Mercy Come … More
Dear WordPress Bloggers
Dear WordPress bloggers (as well as my silent readers, viewers & email followers) in all corners of the world, Let … More
What a Good Shepherd!
The cold and foggy weather of December will say sayonara soon. Some of us who tried to give the impression … More
A Fragile Grip on Reality
It was November 21, a manic Monday and another panic mom-day: buy the kids’ school stuff, pay the bills, and … More
I Left No Stone Unturned
I usually go to bed at 9:00 o’clock and not later than 10:00 o’clock in the evening. But this unexpected … More
Unconditional Motherhood
After brisk walking along the cool side street of Mariapolis in Tagaytay City a couple of weeks ago, I, along … More
The Last Day
One glorious day, indeed, made me a better creature than I was before, for my father’s final exit from this … More
New Year, New Self
Today we expressed our admiration on the journey of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) from Medina to Mecca which marked … More
The Pain of Separation
“Hu aah! Hu aah! Hu aah!” Cries the newborn child. Why did he scream out loud? Can you feel his … More
Akin to Fallen Leaves
The order has been decreed: “Every soul shall taste death,” said the Most High. (Holy Qur’an) I was about to … More
A Momentary Foggy Day
“The acceptance of death is painful than death itself,” uttered my eighty two year old mother who broke down in … More
Top Story: Sisyphean
On July 16, 2017, I tagged along with my hubby to his live interview at the ANC Top Story (Abs-Cbn) … More
Reach for the Stars!
“Why are you afraid of death?” A Buddhist lecturer raised this question as he began to speak about the reflections … More
Nurturing the Heart
While the heaven and the earth are so vast that it cannot even contain the Beloved, one would certainly ponder … More
The Heart’s Eye
I would say that a visually impaired man who sees more than a man with an excellent sight is not … More
Sense of Gratefulness
When we wake up in the morning as the brilliant shaft of sunlight caresses our faces; when we travel thousands … More
The Silent Builders
The Beloved God commanded us to have a great veneration not only for Him but also for our parents especially … More
The Sinner’s Colostrum
Normally, a newborn baby needs to drink colostrum, which is the first secretion from a mammary glands of a mother … More
About the Blogger
Oh, Lovers! Peace be upon you all! Welcome Joy T. Wadi is no one important. Without the Moulder, she is … More
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