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Enter the captivating world of “Allah Made You Beautiful,” a book that celebrates the unique beauty in each one of us. Written with warmth and understanding, this book is more than just a story – it’s a reminder to embrace ourselves just as we are. With every page, it encourages us to see the beauty in our differences and the special way we’ve been made by the Almighty. Through simple words and
It’s midnight yet again—and I wait.An infant in one arm,a clinging toddler on the other,refusing sleep. I am drowsy.Sleep-deprived.Tired.I want to collapse into bed.But still—I wait. Isn’t that what good wives do?Wait for the husband to return,ask about his day,offer him comfortafter a long, exhausting one of his own. But […]
Today I cut yet another umbilical cord with my son. He was off to school with his other siblings, and as I watched him walk away, I felt that familiar heaviness settle in my chest—the weight of letting go, once again. The walk in the park felt different today. Every […]
Summer is here in India—bringing with it scorching heat, school holidays, and of course, mangoes. In every Indian home, summer vacation is almost synonymous with these golden delights. Whether it’s slicing an Alphonso, sucking on a Langda, or slurping aamras with hot puris, mangoes are the true stars of this […]
Two hundred plus days, a wound still raw, Blood stains the earth, a chilling flaw. Martyrs fallen, bodies defiled, Innocence lost, a world beguiled. Laws shattered, a brutal reign, Children, mothers, all slain in vain. Buried alive, or blown to dust, Bulldozers crush, a savage lust. Hospitals burn, mosques turned […]
July 23 marked a significant milestone for me as a mother. I am now the mother of two tween girls, aged 10 and 12. It feels surreal and overwhelmingly emotional to see them grow. The girls who once played with dolls and dollhouses are now busy discussing books, documentaries, challenges, […]
As mothers, we strive to protect our children from the harsh realities of the world. Yet, one of the most pervasive and damaging issues that many teenage girls face today is colorism. Colorism, the preference for lighter skin tones, has deep roots in history and culture, particularly in countries like […]