Just Another Ramadan

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Ramadan is back here. Has a year flown away so soon? We haven’t really retrieved from the excitement of last Eid and Ramadan has knocked our doors again. We have ensured we have done our best to welcome this month. Our Homes are shining; Our freezers are full of frozen snacks …

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KILL THE ZOMBIE

The aroma of biryani Abida had cooked overpowered the smell of room freshener. She inspects her flat one last time before she dresses up in one of her fine clothes. It was a special day. Her college friend was going to meet her for the first time since Abida had got married. Well, she hardly …

Why I love him?

Can you guess who is He? Do you Love Him too?

Balloons!

Balloons! Bundle of air, just enough to make one smile. Good enough to keep mom free for a while. Be prepared for tears to come.. For all it takes is a single prick. We like balloons, have inflated ourselves with dreams, pride, ego and all things vain. We are no better than those who have …

A HUNGRY SOUL

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In spite of our best efforts there are times we feel lost. We may be amidst our loving family, in a cozy home with yummy food to relish; we could be young, healthy and rich with plenty of free time to do as we wish; yet we feel sad as though …

Iman Nourishing ‘N’

Assalam Alikum, Glad to see you back. May Allah reward you for your zeal to attain His Pleasure. Ameen.  Our entire life is at His service. Our worship and obedience is not limited to Ramadan. Are you ready for Ibada style changes (In case you have missed please read the previous post by clicking on the …

Ibadah style changes – Introduction

Alhamdhulillah!  Ramadan had been such a blessed month. Though days were long, Allah (s.w.t) made it easy for us to fast. Quran and Salah were our highest priorities in Ramadan. We stole moments from our usual routine to go back to Quran, to recite it and to reflect more on it.  Our efforts doubled in …

Last Breath

I had always seen life as an ocean. There was so much to do and explore. As a kid I enjoyed seeing my reflection on still water. I would disturb it trying to make out what will I be like in future. The ripples in water gave me visions to be achieved. That was my …