His Holiness Dr. Syedna Taher Saifuddin, (SA) a great poet in the Arabic language says, in praise of Maulatena Fatema, the daughter of the Prophet. Maulatena Fatema, a most radiant lady was pious and immaculate. She was the beauty and the glow in…
Once when I was home alone, I planned to make some chicken curry. I started with the recipe and it was my first time. I followed the recipe as shown on YouTube. All the ingredients were in the cooker as per the instructions. I…
Words Sakina N. Photograph Husain The darkness All engulfing Our constant companion Seems to have fled In a sprint In a run It has taken cover For the light is coming The time for darkness Is over Our souls light And carefree Oh the joy…
Mighzal was initially my brainchild for an editorial design module, whereby I decided to use the opportunity to make a magazine catered to the millennials in our community- The Dawoodi Bohras; geared towards young women moving tradition forward, yet grounded strongly in their roots. The magazine had…
Creative Liaison Zainab K. London @zkarkh Social Media Manager Sakina D. Mumbai @sakina.dohadwala Core Writers Amatulla Z. United States Amatullah H. Cairo Arwa A. Singapore Munira E. London Sakeenah N. Canada Sakina M. Canada Sakina N. Australia Sarrah H. Karachi @shussain__ Zahra K. Mumbai Zahabiya…
Tasneem is a student of optometry. In the few minutes that I exchanged with her over call, her love for calligraphy was palpable. She’s always been fascinated by the calligraphy she’s seen in miqaats, on our flags, or behind Maula’s takhat. Needless to say…
Words Fatema Photograph Sakina “Namaaz par! Nai pare to gunah thaase.” (Pray namaaz, or you’ll be punished.) “Oh no” my panicked 7 year old self thought. Maybe someone will steal Sasha (my bratz doll). “I could pray, or I could hide her behind the toilet…
Words Insiya K. Insiya. What can I say about Insiya? She is the definition of charm, enthrallment and magic. Insiya. If I’m being overly honest, talkative is another term. Now THAT Insiya admits can be a bane. Her grandmother calls her the “bak-bak machine”. I…
The urban dictionary defines the meaning of Fatema as: “A girl that enjoys being cool and rejects wannabes.” Although, very true, the definition is incomplete. Fatema is just a girl. This is the most refreshing thing about her. A conversation with Fatema is filled with nostalgia, innocence, curiosity,…