early.
Fajr.
Koran.

I read the Arabic. I read the English. The meanings enter my fahm, my understanding. I ponder upon them.

I am reminded of the trivialities of this worldy life, that the hereafter is the final abode, that my efforts here should be an investment into my true future.

My perspective recalibrates, as I am reminded that the struggles I face are opportunities to strive, and that through sabr, patience, and shukr, gratitude, I can earn the qurb,...