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Abdul Malik Mujahid

August 8, 2017 / 1971

A Potential Spouse’s Tough Exam

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 / 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 / 2055

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 / 2012

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 / 2017

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 / 2573

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 / 5465

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