“With every hardship there is ease” so goes the saying. Exams are over. What next? “What should I do?” “How to plan my holidays?” “Where shall I go?” “Which game shall I play?” “Which short-term certificate course shall I take up?” “What is my friend going to do?” “Where are they going this vacation?” Many…
Khadijah sat in the cozy lounge, biting into a warm slice of apple pie. Mariyam, her elder sister, sat across from her, sipping on her tea. They had just finished their dinner and were enjoying their dessert. As Khadijah savored the sweet taste of the pie, she began to complain about not having what other…
1. It’s when we stop trying to change others and focus on changing ourselves. 2. It is when we accept people as they are. 3. It is when we understand that everyone is correct according to their own perspective. 4. It is when we learn to “let go”. 5. It is when we are able…
Diana was determined to spend her vacation at her grandmother’s house in the countryside. Every year, her family used to visit there together. On the contrary, this year owing to some family problems they canceled the trip. In fact, her mother with surety agreed to join her granny on the following vacation. Diana, a loving…
Don’t think anyone haqeer (low) We are all faqeer (poor) Don’t call anyone shaytanic Or anyone munafiq We’re in need of rahmah Be covered of our faults Let’s take stock Don’t let’s mock It takes us close to kufr We will ultimately suffer No swearing, nor name calling We may need the hauling Stay with…
Once upon a time, there were two siblings named Safiya and Abdullah. They loved to go on adventures together and discover new places. One day they decided to climb a mountain that beckoned them. When they reached the top of the mountain, they looked at each other with a smile and said, “Hurray!! We did…
These are some of the phrases that often abused and neglected children around us hear from their parents or elders. Often people try to hide such abuse under the guise of Islamic rights. Verbal abuse or physical abuse is done unconsciously, and we are not even aware of its dangerous effects. Of course, it is…
Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with another Ramadan. Many fortunate ones have welcomed Ramadan with total preparation and eagerness. They have decided how much Quran to recite each day, what duas to read, what extra salah can they do, and different ways of Sadaqah to please Allah. The people who planned will enjoy their Ramadan.…
‘If you fail to plan you plan to fail’. We all have heard this quote in some setting or the other. It has mostly been used for worldly goals. But Muslims have a bigger goal. We have been warned that our time will be questioned. And our goal is to work for our akhirah. Should…
Education is a lifelong process. We all learn till we are alive. But when it comes to children’s education, it is the parent’s foremost responsibility to give the child the best education. When I say best, I do not mean the topmost international level of education. Allah swt says He created man and jinn only…
