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Hafsa Ahsan

August 8, 2017 / 1593

The Perfect Recipe – From a Husband’s Perspective

Relationship with Spouse (Lessons in Love)

When I wrote “The Perfect Recipe” (published in the January 2010 issue of “Hiba”), I realized belatedly that all of the successful ingredients of marriage... Continue reading

Hafsa Ahsan

Sadaf Farooqi

August 8, 2017 / 2054

Mothers of Believers

Relationship with Muslim heroes

For most it is a much-awaited, exciting development; for others, an unexpected, pleasant surprise; for some, a disconcerting event that takes time to accept. Whatever... Continue reading

Sadaf Farooqi

Abdul Malik Al-Qasim

August 8, 2017 / 1349

The Storm

Short Stories & Reflections

These were the most exciting days of my life; the countdown to my wedding. Everything had been prepared a week earlier than the wedding date.... Continue reading

Abdul Malik Al-Qasim

Maryam Sakeenah

August 8, 2017 / 2010

Musings on the Flood

Pakistan Special

One stands the risk of being dubbed illiberal and unenlightened, if one sees in the deluge that has drowned one-fifths of the country the hand... Continue reading

Maryam Sakeenah

J. Samia Mair

August 8, 2017 / 2016

Islam’s Secret to Contentment

Relationship with Self

“Consider well contentment, for it is a treasure without end.” (Al-Tabarani) I am not sure anything satisfies me more than those rare occasions, when I... Continue reading

J. Samia Mair

Umm Musa

August 8, 2017 / 2572

Together in Dunya; Together in Jannah

Relationship with Parents, Family & In-Laws

Grandma could handle France’s snow but not 2003’s killer heat-wave. Her family went on vacation, leaving her alone. Her body, in a refrigerated truck, remained... Continue reading

Umm Musa

Dr. Farha Aslam

August 8, 2017 / 1614

Behind the Blind Alley

Short Stories & Reflections

After my graduation, I got married into a huge extended family. Most of my in-laws were partly dependent on my husband. Although all the family... Continue reading

Dr. Farha Aslam

Ferya Ilyas

August 8, 2017 / 1484

A Unique Service

Interviews & Profiles

Eliza (aka Bruise, her gay name) was weeping outside the dining hall in her prison. Her heavily tattooed-cum-pierced body was surrounded by prison officers and... Continue reading

Ferya Ilyas

Amber Saleem

August 8, 2017 / 5462

Treating Sore Throat the Herbal Way

Beauty, Health and Wellness

Home Remedies Squeeze out the juice of a sweet pomegranate and cook it, until it gets thick. Use this thick liquid many times a day.... Continue reading

Amber Saleem

Rana Rais Khan

August 8, 2017 / 1445

The Grass is not Greener Anymore

Relationship with Society

We frequently lament the precarious condition of educational institutes in Pakistan, be it commercialism, lack of checks and controls or dearth of trained resources. So... Continue reading