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Laila Brence

August 8, 2017 / 2233

War in Monotheistic Religions – Judaism

Throughout history, many wars have been waged with religion being their stated cause and peace as their desired outcome. Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the historically... Continue reading

Laila Brence

Rana Rais Khan

August 8, 2017 / 1817

Being Proactive

Relationship with Self

How can family members be proactive? There are two types of people in the world: proactive and reactive. Proactive individuals make choices based on values,... Continue reading

Rana Rais Khan

Umm Isam

August 8, 2017 / 1831

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers – Part 6

Youth Forum and Teen Talk

Principle-Centered – The Real Thing In the past issues, we have discussed numerous centres that have time and again failed. One wonders whether there is... Continue reading

Umm Isam

Abdul Malik Mujahid

August 8, 2017 / 2005

A Potential Spouse’s Tough Exam

Short Stories & Reflections

In January, 2001, while I was going towards Paris from the airport, I was thinking about the Muslim community in this city. I was particularly... Continue reading

Abdul Malik Mujahid

Hafsa Ahsan

August 8, 2017 / 1622

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 / 2088

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 / 1364

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 / 2046

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 / 2076

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 / 2610

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