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I was born and brought up in Karachi, Pakistan - the country the Economist once described as "the most dangerous place in the world".

Currently, I am married and a mother of two children under the age of five. I was born with the passion to write what I feel

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Education > Adult Education Guide to adult education: 1 of 16
Education today has undergone a radical change, mainly as a result of technological advancement in communication methods over the past two decades. Distance education, e-learning methods, virtual universities, part-time evening study programs, and weekend courses have all allowed professionals, from corporate executives to ma... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Postpartum depression explained: 1 of 13
Motherhood is one of the most amazing experiences any woman can go through. For most women, the innate maternal instinct kicks in during their twenties, and they start fantasizing about having a baby and nurturing it with care and love. When that monumental moment finally arrives, after a physically-challenging 9-month period... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Jealousy: An inner battle: 2 of 22
We all have been through experiences when we felt that someone close to us suddenly cooled off, and kept their distance from us after hearing of a positive development in our lives. It's natural for human beings to covet happiness, and usually they assume that happiness can only be attained by the acquisition of certain bless... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Islamophobia explained: 1 of 11
Today, mention of "Islam" and/or "Muslim" brings a scary picture to mind - one of suicide bombers, sword-wielding slayers, oppressed women and intellectual backwardness. It is a sad fact that, since 9/11, the Western world has increasingly been prone to this phenomenon, despite housing a notable, peace-observing Muslim immigr... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Turning 30: 3 of 21
I remember watching Oprah Winfrey's show more than a decade ago, in which a woman was constantly talking about how depressed she was at having just turned thirty. According to her, she spent the whole day crying, and canceled all her plans with her family. She kept saying, "I just want to be twenty one!". I was in my late tee... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Guide to The Koran: 2 of 14
It was during my teens that I picked up a translation of the Quran in my quest to find my true identity. I wanted to know why I was born, what Allah required of me in the form of duties and responsibilities, and how I ought to spend my life in order to win His Pleasure.Since then, many years on, my heart brims with gratitude ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam What it means to be Muslim: 2 of 10
The word "Muslim" linguistically means "the person who enters into peace" or "the one who submits". Anyone who enters the foray of Islam by pronouncing the "shahadah": the testimony that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah - the one and only God - and that Muhammad is Allah's slave and His (last) Messenger, becom... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Understanding the Islamic principles of childrearing: 1 of 5
For most Muslim women, their first pregnancy is a much-awaited, exciting development; for others, an unexpected, pleasant surprise; for some, a disconcerting event that takes time to accept. Whatever the case, being in the family way is a significant turn of events. It is the onset of one of the greatest responsibilities Alla... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Islamic festivals: The spirit behind Eid -ul-Adha: 1 of 4
The Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha, or "Festival of Sacrifice" follows close on the heels of the first Eid festival of the year, Eid Al-Fitr. The Arabic word "Adha" means "sacrifice", having its root in the word "duha", which also means "light" or "illumination". After Ramadan, the month of Shawwaal ensues, in which most Mus... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Ways to strengthen your faith in Allah: 1 of 4
All of us, being human, experience fluctuations in our level of faith - denoted by the Arabic word "imaan" - during the course of our day-to-day lives. It is perfectly normal to experience this. For Muslims, what is faith or "imaan"? It is the belief that resides in our hearts regarding Allah, His revealed Divine books (Quran... More..