It was around 4,000 years ago that I walked on a curvy dusty path toward a booming market right in the shadows of a tall, towering fortress. My body was sweating from places that I didn’t know existed, still, I took wide steps with my chest out and chin high, confident even though I entered a centuries-old market.
Author: Amad
Muslim. Pakistani. Father. Son. Works in IT. Loves to Travel.
A visit to the Stunning Wahbah Crater
I have seen several breathtaking wonders of nature and every time the first expression that came to my mind was ‘Subhan Allah’ (glory be to Allah), for only HE can create such wonders. But the first expression that came to my mouth, on seeing the Wahbah crater, was ‘Auzu Billah’ (I seek the protection of Allah).
Pre-travel anxieties and solution
“After reading the duas with their meanings, I felt a considerable decline in my anxiousness, and secure in the belief that Allah would be with me, whether in a bustling city or on a deserted highway. This, I believe, was the most significant lesson I learned, and I pray that these duas remain close to me before every journey that I make.
In my next blog post, I’ll share the stunning experience of seeing the Wahbah Crater up, close and personal. Follow me on Twitter to know when the post is out
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