There is a concept in Islam called patience in worship (taate sabır). I was about to pray, and a thought crossed my mind. Despite performing the same act repeatedly, why do I never get tired of it?

Doesn't everything you call by name respond?

This afternoon prayer dhikr is my gift to the good-hearted souls of the world.

Do you know the likelihood of you knowing Italian and ordering a seafood pizza from a waiter at a pizzeria?

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As you can see in the picture, I’m diving into design. And guess what? I’m dragging you into it too! One day, my grandkids will look at this and say, ‘Grandpa really taught design to random people just to become a solo unicorn.’ And honestly, that’s the whole point.

Boredom, me, and my mom’s anti-freeze outfit. Oh, and “cılbır.”

The voice is truly like a girl’s gaze. A remedy for all deep wounds.

The Tarık Star (often identified as Shu‘ra or another bright celestial body) is frequently mentioned in Ottoman-era books for several key reasons:

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Like this cılbır and relax

Truly Know Your Audience

Have you ever tried to have a conversation where it feels like you and the other person are speaking completely different languages? Frustrating, right? ++

Show Don't Tell Marketing

You know that feeling when you walk into a store, and instead of being bombarded with sales pitches, you're greeted by displays that just make sense?

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This is what leaving a mark means. I’ll remember this much more than the million-dollar corporate ad geeks. Sometimes, stepping outside the system and being unconventional is like a serum that flows through your veins. Moreover, it becomes a memory that sticks to you.