A Scheme for Success

Nothing is more pleasing to a farmer than his field at the time of the harvest. Now, he can enjoy fruits of his labor. But, he has to pay his debt first. He had incurred it for petty things. Now it sums up to a huge amount! Unwillingly, he has to pay the price for …

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BIDDING FAREWELL TO RAMADAN

This Ramadan, I had a special challenge. It was helping my son who is nearly 7 years old fast! He attempted to fast on 21st of Ramadan. Keeping him distracted during hunger was my biggest task. Phew. I had decided if he wouldn’t get distracted, he could break his fast. He enjoyed listening to stories, …

SERVING ‘AMAL’

Have we done enough to welcome Ramadan? Are we forgetting something IMPORTANT? We couldn't leave this to chance. Let us not be amidst regretful. Ameen.

I am a star

Alhamdhulillah. I am glad to share with you a story written for kids. :-D. I am a Star Sabir got ready for school in record time today. In a brightly sunlit room, decorated with Lego mechanical cars and a space shuttle, we hear timid Sabir trying out his speech.  It is an important day from …

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 …

A Perfect husband

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Gentlemen, have you wondered, “what a woman desires?!” Ladies, let’s discuss, “How should a perfect husband be?” What kind of person would you love to marry? For those of us who are married, what were/are your expectations from your life partner? Is he a romantic hero who would sweep you off …

How to guide your child’s behavior

Islamic parenting E-book set I was blessed with an opportunity to read  a set of books on parenting with Islamic perspective. Title: How to guide your child’s behavior Author: Jameela Ho The complete package comprises of three ebooks. Book 1: How to guide your child's behavior: form an Islamic perspective The author provides nineteen strategies …

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 …