Words Amatullah Sh A. Z. Photograph Lamiyah A. Murtaza K. Light is the connection between us and the universe. Through light, we could experience distant stars and look back at the beginning of existence itself. In a nutshell, light is the smallest quantity of…
Words Lubaina B. Illustration Fatema A. Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, where I grew up is a bustling ‘happening’ neighbourhood today. When I was growing up, it was however out in the boonies and beyond. So chances of finding a Bohra in the vicinity were…
In conversation with Tasneem Ben A. Foreword Fatema A. Tasneem Ben is the epitome of a child who never grew up. Her excitement about life is palpable. But you wouldn’t know until you meet her in person. From the brief messages and phone calls we…
Words Hasan Safiuddin Illustration Alifiya Z. and Sakina K. My head throbbed. Only a few days ago, I was running a fever and almost collapsed. Today, I was dehydrated, tired, and squished. All I wanted was a nap. Actually, I’m not sure if it’s the nap…
Photography and Words Ruqaiyah K. (ruqkishreads). My journey as a bookstagrammer; people who use Instagram as a platform to post and talk about books, has been life changing. And I’m not exaggerating. This journey has truly given me such a strong sense of who I…
Photography and Words Murtaza D. Rasulullah SAW instructed the faithful to travel, adding that travel has many benefits. Building on Rasulullah’s SAW statement, Moulana Ali RA illustrated and explained five benefits of traveling. Travel will: Relieve one from grievances and sorrows Expand one’s livelihood Increase…
In conversation with Fatema M. Dathi Pharmacist turned Cake Artist and my journey to the sweeter side; counting the memories and not the calories. No course will teach you how to be creative, that has to come from you. What is your cooking/baking background?…