• Faith,  Poem,  Ramadan,  Ramadan & Eid

    Laylathul Qadr – A poem

    Ramadan 28, 1437. July 3, 2016 Laylathul Qadr As the angels come in groups of seventy thousand each, with whispers of ‘Peace’ to the believers standing in remembrance of their Lord… Peace shall fill this transient earthly abode until the break of dawn… On a night better than a thousand months… On a night, 1400 years ago, The Book, to lead mankind from darkness to light was revealed… On a night, the Mercy to Mankind (PBUH), was granted the honor of the seal of prophet hood… On a night, when people who submit , ask forgiveness from The One they submit to.    

  • Creative writing,  Daughter,  Letters,  Motherhood

    Perfect Moments

    On a flight from Bangalore to Mumbai. The pilot announced that we will soon land into Chathrapathi Shivaji International Airport. Baby is happy and not cranky during take off and during the flight but she cries hysterically while landing. TH was tickling her and trying to make her laugh. Her joyful giggles and his content smile on seeing her. Sun rays filtering through the oval windows. Perfect moment. Alhamdulilah. I was observing both of them and suddenly realized this is exactly what I had prayed for a long time.  Alhamdulilah. Peaceful. Joyous. Fun- filled family life. Alhamdulilah. As much as I wanted to take my phone and take a quick…