The “End of Times” has been mentioned in various scriptures of major religions. It refers to a particular period and happenings which will lead to the end of creation. Don’t be frightened… like all good Hindi movies, our world has a happy...

If you would know a bit about slavery or slaves, you would be well aware that slaves have got nothing of their own. They do not possess the right to feel, express or even think for that matter. I was a black slave and like all others, had none of...

As Joseph was to Zuleikha O Beloved! Be the same fire to me, So I may burn away my youth For a single glimpse of Thee. Or as Laila to Majnun Make me kiss the feet of Thy dog, So in stature of love we stand alike Majnun and me. Or, like Shams to...

It was a day at school just like all others. I went in my class and sat at my place when I noticed the seat next to me was vacant. I thought my friend was absent, but then I realized he was sitting in the other row. When I signaled him to come and sit...

Mom, dad… I am sorry but you have to leave! I mean why do I have to tell you this? You should understand how you are perturbing our lives… she has to meet friends, look after the kids, make food and then she should look after both of you as well? I...

You said, “I will remember you when it will rain, when the sky will change attires and wind would say things to the trees, when I would feel lonely in the midst of company or sad while laughing, when I would wake up in the morning and would not be...

Muslims celebrate the incident of Miraj or the Ascension of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) today, 30th July, 2008, in Pakistan (on Rajab 27th accorrding to Islamic Calendar). According to Islamic belief, God took Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to a...

I landed here at instablogs by accident; surfing the internet one day. It has only been a month and I feel it was not “coincidence” but good fortune that brought me here. I never knew it would turn out to be such a marvelous experience; the world...

The most widely held question by the contemporary non-Muslim world is as to what is there so unique about Islam in particular when all the religions teach us to do good deeds and shun evil. Everyone for sure agrees that all the great religions...

We read and hear so much about the problems that have engulfed our lives and our societies as a whole, but no one seems to be talking about the solution. Poverty, illiteracy, rape, extra marital affairs, murder, robberies... the list is countless. What...