I got the loveliest invitation this
week. A friend that returned from umrah
(pilgrimage) invited me to her home for dates and zamzam water. She followed this with - and of course lunch,
like it was no big deal. Usually we make
a fuss of going to visit people who return from hajj or umrah (the main or
smaller pilgrimages). She not only
invited us herself, but made us a gorgeous lunch.
I happened to be working that day,
but from home, so took a slightly longer that usual lunch and found something nice
to wear. I have learned from experience that
you can never be overdressed for these gatherings, the ladies wear hijab,
abayah and in many cases niqab, so these are one of the few women’s only
opportunities for them to dress up.
I arrived to find the water and
dates laid out beautifully with mini cups for the zamzam, while our host kept
lunch ready and warm. This is one sister
I admire for her ability to be organised, on time and cook for large numbers of
people alhamdulillah.
She had made us Gujarati-style
biryani, lamb with lentils, salad, Gujarati-style round pakoray and naan
bread. It was aaaalll good
alhamdulillah.
As good was the company, my friends
from the masjid were there and so welcoming and loving. They always make such a big deal of the fact
that I have taken time off work to come.
Good Muslim sisters as friends is such a beautiful blessing.
I had to eat and leave to get back
to work, but such a nice detour in the middle of the working day.
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