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Maryam Sakeenah

August 8, 2017 / 2163

The Wayfarer

Maryam Sakeenah pays a humble tribute to Dr. Israr Ahmed As I walked through the dust and heat, threading my way through the throng of... Continue reading

Maryam Sakeenah

Darakhshan Siddiqui

August 8, 2017 / 1985

Cleansing our Interiors

Relationship with Self

It is a beautiful spring morning. Javeria Sumbul, a homemaker, is on her wit’s end. Her elder daughter and son-in-law are coming over for dinner,... Continue reading

Darakhshan Siddiqui

Hiba - Content Team

August 8, 2017 / 4177

Taharah – Half of Faith

Beauty, Health and Wellness

By Hafsa Ahsan and Naba Basar We live in a world which gives us mixed messages regarding cleanliness (Taharah). On the one hand, Islam lays... Continue reading

Hiba - Content Team

Aisha Khatib

August 8, 2017 / 1767

Towards a Commendable Character

Relationship with Self

To instill the importance of an upright character in young believers, Star Links School organized a three-day Character Fair in the month of April. It... Continue reading

Aisha Khatib

Asma Siddiqui

August 8, 2017 / 1858

Is Dirt Good?

Relationship with Society

‘Dirt is good’ is a popular slogan of a well-known brand these days. How bad the impact is on young minds is not a cause... Continue reading

Asma Siddiqui

Suleman Ahmer

August 8, 2017 / 1889

Dare to Think!

Short Stories & Reflections

I was surprised by the knock. It was late at night and I was the only guest. I opened the door. It was the manager... Continue reading

Suleman Ahmer

Fiza Fatima Asar

August 8, 2017 / 7958

Travelling with the Quran

Relationship with Quran

Many of us often deny the presence of the Quran in our daily lives, because of our concern over the rulings surrounding the question of... Continue reading

Fiza Fatima Asar

Halima Khan

August 8, 2017 / 2460

The Prophet’s (sa) Concern for Taharah

Relationship with Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him)

Taharah is the first lesson taught by Islam. Ask any neo-convert and his declaration of ‘la ilaha illallah’ is closely followed by a Ghusl. Hence, the... Continue reading

Halima Khan

Rana Rais Khan

August 8, 2017 / 1691

Let’s Compare!

Relationship with Society

I am left dumbstruck when I hear comments such as: “Have you been to ——-? Isn’t it immaculate? Their roads, buildings and parks… Their overall... Continue reading

Rana Rais Khan

Sumaira Dada

August 8, 2017 / 3172

Itikaf: A Forsaken Sunnah

Ramadan Special

Do you have questions about Itikaf? Sumaira Dada finds the answers. Ramadan for most people is a festive time. I remember when my brother used... Continue reading