Adli Yacubi

Tag: Carpe Diem

In the Circles of Azzawia

From whispered questions in the Haram to the green dome of Azzawia, these are the moments where the old way of learning still lives — teachers in a circle, books open, hearts leaning forward. In Cape Town, the chains of knowledge are not shackles but links that draw us closer to Allah.

August 12, 2025
The Fragrance Lingers: Remembering Hatta and the Cape’s Everyday Saints

A tribute to Cecelia ‘Hatta’ Williams—beloved flower seller of Trafalgar Place. A poetic, visual, and communal reflection on Cape Town’s everyday saints. By Adli Yacubi.

May 30, 2025
Unseen Table

Adli Yacubi’s poem “Unseen Table” serves as a devotional meditation on the Divine, blending rhythmic verses reminiscent of Qur’anic language with Arabic calligraphy. It reflects on the attributes of God, providing a resonant space for spiritual connection amidst the chaos of the world, encouraging readers to embrace a quiet invocation of prayer.

May 9, 2025
How do you even begin to eat a mountain?

I have retold this story countless times. It was told to me when I was a student in the 80s…

February 22, 2015
How to learn something entirely new in just 4 steps

On how to learn new concepts, new processes or even new skills…

February 11, 2015
And here I thought I was the only one

When I first saw Groundhog Day, I was drawn to its notion of Carpe Diem

February 4, 2015