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Salaam Ya Muharram- The ‘sacred’ month by Aisha Loya

Written on 29 Nov, 2011 at 9:25 in Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

The Islamic month of Muharram is a very blessed and important one. Muharram literally means ‘sacred’. It symbolizes the first month of the lunar, Hijri calendar. The Hijri calendar denotes the years from the time of the Prophet’s migration with his... (Continue reading)

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Goray Chittay by Faisal Subhani

Written on 11 Nov, 2011 at 15:03 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

I’ve visited Canada and the US three times: in 1997, 2000 and 2003; twice before the 9/11 epoch and once afterward. I think that sets the tone for this article quite nicely. 1997: I’m a 5 year old blue-eyed boy... (Continue reading)

The Blanket of Serenity by Rumysa Hussain

Written on 4 Nov, 2011 at 18:44 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

*Guest Post By Rumysa Hussain I found myself breathing the crisp autumn breeze as I stood there in awe, smiling at the lush greens, bright oranges, crisp yellows, and dark reds that surrounded me. Glory be to Him, it was... (Continue reading)

Excellence of the first 10 days of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah

Written on 27 Oct, 2011 at 12:07 in Across the Globe, Happening | viewed times | 1 Comment

The Count down has begun … You are probably familiar with the excellence of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Well, let us introduce you to 10 days that are even MORE virtuous, yet many people are not aware of... (Continue reading)

You`re Beautiful, Its True… by Mariyam Kamran

Written on 21 Oct, 2011 at 17:06 in Archives, Expressing, Featured Stories | viewed times | 0 Comments

*Warning: Keep away from reach of narcissists. How many times do we look in the mirror and sigh/whine/dream for flawless skin, perfect hair, and hour-glass figures? All that stares back at us (or so we think) is fat that we... (Continue reading)

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Drowning without a Sea by Aisha Loya

Written on 18 Oct, 2011 at 18:22 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 6 Comments

It’s interesting how a person can drown when they’re not actually in water. Today I would like for you to play a little game with me. One of my teachers made me understand the essence of Surah Al Asr through imagery... (Continue reading)

Debunking Music Myths Part I-The Philosophers Talk Music by Mariyam Kamran

Written on 17 Oct, 2011 at 15:38 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Even thousands of years ago, philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates understood the tremendous influence music has on its listeners. Aristotle and How Music Effects Emotions: “Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul…when one listens to music... (Continue reading)

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I Oggle With My Little Eye by Mariyam Kamran

Written on 14 Sep, 2011 at 11:47 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 4 Comments

*Special thanks to Noor Saeed and Shiza Rizwan for their help with post name* Pakistani men are, by and large, oafs! Okay fine there`s … well you get the point. You don`t? When was the last time you visited a... (Continue reading)

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Tongues on Fire by Mariyam Kamran

Written on 26 Aug, 2011 at 6:02 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

Disclaimer: All characters and incidents are fictitious. Any resemblance ought to be worrisome. “Omg! Guess what?! I heard from Ayesha, who heard from Amna whose maid works for this teacher who hears all sorts of stuff in the faculty... (Continue reading)

The Nation That Cried Wolf- 101 Lies We tell Everyday by Mariyam Kamran

Written on 22 Aug, 2011 at 23:18 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments

To the Shopkeeper – I have no change To the Teacher – The computer ate my assignment To the Friend who keeps calling – Tinkoo tell him I am in the washroom To the guest who comes at odd times... (Continue reading)

Afraid of turning to Allah (swt)- ‘I don’t want to be alone’ by Aisha Loya

Written on 22 Aug, 2011 at 17:35 in Archives, Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Loneliness is like death- dreaded, unwanted, and painful and at some point in our lives it’ll come to each and every one of us. There comes a time in our lives when we’re left alone to deal with ourselves and... (Continue reading)

What’s in a Name? That Which we Call a Rose by any other Name would still Smell of Returning Hajis by Faysal Subhani

Written on 23 Jul, 2011 at 18:29 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

Most of my relatively intelligent ideas come to me while I’m either in the shower or while I’m giving an exam. Indeed, I remember how in the middle of my A Level Physics paper, I suddenly put down my pen... (Continue reading)

Perceptions – Interactive Islamic Workshops New Session

Written on 22 Jul, 2011 at 13:08 in Around Town, At perceptions, Featured Stories, Happening | viewed times | 0 Comments

Perceptions’ new session will begin inshaAllah on Friday, 5th August 2011 Same place: 12 c, 21st commercial street, phase 2 (extension), DHA, Karachi Ramadan timings will be 3:20 – 5:00 pm Looking forward to seeing our old lot and welcoming... (Continue reading)

Preparing for Ramadan

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 19:35 in Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Ramadan is just around the corner, a few reminders for all of us in this interesting presentation added to our Featured videos , so do check it out to get in that ramadan mode ! Share this:... (Continue reading)

A Reflection on the Women of Today by Zeenat Loya

Written on 17 Jul, 2011 at 18:30 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments

Thinking about it nowadays…what value do women ACTUALLY hold in our society rather than just being seen as a toy of amusement or pleasure? It is sad to know that our Muslim women today, even have completely either lowered down... (Continue reading)

Resolving Conflicts by Aisha Loya

Written on 8 Jul, 2011 at 21:54 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

‘Argument is the worst sort of conversation’- Zaiba Saeed Ever wondered how easy it is to get into an argument, how difficult it is to forgive and be forgiven and after that to wipe away what it leaves behind? Sad... (Continue reading)

My Spiritual Void [Part 2: For the Muslim Ummah] by Aisha Loya

Written on 9 May, 2011 at 12:26 in Featured Stories, Islam | viewed times | 0 Comments

“Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah. Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace.” [Ar-Ra`d: 28] Life’s so fast these days. I could swear April had just begun. Each day life... (Continue reading)

EXPANDING the ARC – Exhibition of paintings & drawings by Haya Sehgal

Written on 7 May, 2011 at 16:19 in Around Town, Art, Happening | viewed times | 0 Comments

10th May 2011, Tuesday at 5:00pm – 8:00pm Venue – VM Art. Gallery ZVMG Rangoonwala Community Centre, Plot # 4-5/4, KDA Scheme-7, Dhoraji Society, Karachi, Pakistan. Ph: 92-21-34948088 Fax: 92-21-34930534 About the artist Haya Sehgal is a contemporary... (Continue reading)

Every Soul shall taste Death! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 7 May, 2011 at 16:05 in Featured Stories, Islam | viewed times | 0 Comments

We were heading towards home, speeding down the empty Khayaban, when all of a sudden a motor cycle cut across at the intersection, smack in front of us. We breaked and swerved… Alhamdulillah, we were safe, the motorcyclist sped away and... (Continue reading)

My Spiritual Void [Part 1: Reminder for Muslim Activists] by Aisha Loya

Written on 29 Apr, 2011 at 13:13 in Featured Stories, Islam | viewed times | 2 Comments

For those who don’t believe in “soul”, well, let me assure you, there is one inside each and every one of us. Some of us are wise and acknowledge it, some of us are ignorant and deliberately suppress it and... (Continue reading)

Live audio Broadcast of Huma Najmul Hassan’s Lecture

Written on 26 Apr, 2011 at 12:01 in Across the Globe | viewed times | 0 Comments

Live audio broadcast of Huma Najmul Hassan’s lecture on “Did the angels come to help believers?” on: Thursday, 28th April 2011 Time: 10:00 am (Pakistan Standard time) – 6:00 am (GMT, London, UK), 2:00 am (EDT, New York city, USA)... (Continue reading)

Flipping over a Flap by Kulsoom Omar

Written on 21 Apr, 2011 at 1:29 in Across the Globe, Featured Stories, Happening | viewed times | 1 Comment

Why in Heaven’s name is everyone calling it Le French Niqab Ban. Pray, what is a French Niqab? Come on, whichever way you look at it, this piece of legislation in France makes good copy worldwide. Here is a random... (Continue reading)

Iblis Tactics [Part 3] by Aisha Loya

Written on 7 Apr, 2011 at 12:01 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Continuation of [Part 1] [Part 2] Attack # 8: Forgetfulness and absentmindedness. As humans, our weakness is we tend to forget, that’s why we have our phones/organizers or even hire secretaries buzzing or reminding us off the hook of what... (Continue reading)

Iblis Tactics [Part 2] by Aisha Loya

Written on 24 Mar, 2011 at 14:02 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Continuing from [Part 1] Attack # 4: Free time is ME time. Yes it is and everyone should have a little ‘ME’ time but how we spend our ‘Me’ time is what we have to see. After a long stressful... (Continue reading)

From Faith to Faith- A Revert’s Story by Aisha Loya

Written on 24 Mar, 2011 at 13:15 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 4 Comments

As Muslims its hard to always stay on track, we always need some sort of inspiration. You know, ‘the next best thing’. We need motivation to keep the flame of faith burning in our hearts. To reinforce our faith in... (Continue reading)

The Long Road to Faith by Faysal Subhani

Written on 21 Mar, 2011 at 23:41 in Featured Stories, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 9 Comments

Around the time I turned 13 (I’m 19 now Alhamdulillah), those questions which wallow in the sub consciousness of (I assume) all 13 year-olds’ since birth suddenly made their presence known to me. I had lost the simple-mindedness of a... (Continue reading)

Holy Atheism and Moozlims by Aisha Loya

Written on 18 Mar, 2011 at 12:26 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 9 Comments

I was in bed, and for the life of me, I can’t get to sleep without thinking (bad habit!!). So, I was imaging a conversation with an atheist that I might have one day lol Insha Allah (yeah that’s my... (Continue reading)

Spiritual Hours for Men

Written on 16 Mar, 2011 at 11:46 in Around Town, Featured Stories, Happening | viewed times | 0 Comments

About Spiritual Hours Spiritual Hours is a program that will give you a lift in spirituality through preaching and practice. This program is a unique blend of the authentic sources of Islam and Science. A one-of-its-kind project that would give... (Continue reading)

Iblis Tactics [Part 1] by Aisha Loya

Written on 14 Mar, 2011 at 12:46 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

[Part 2] [Part3] Shaitan. Let me give you an introduction to this creation of Allah. Shaitan is a creation which is part of the Ghaib (unseen). He’s made of smokeless fire. Shaitan is derived from the root word which means... (Continue reading)

“…in pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth” – by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 11 Mar, 2011 at 20:08 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 0 Comments

A man came to Prophet Muhammad and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?” The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Your mother.”... (Continue reading)

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My Allah Loves Me [Part 3] by Sadaf P

Written on 3 Mar, 2011 at 22:05 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments

[Part 3: "Verily, with hardship comes ease." (Qur'an 94:6)] Continuing from [Part 2]. Now the plan was to go back to Australia where my parents live. When I think of it now I realize how our minds have such limited... (Continue reading)

A Believer’s Faith Reaches for the Sky – by Zainab Husain

Written on 2 Mar, 2011 at 8:37 in Expressing, Featured Stories, Photography | viewed times | 0 Comments

My Allah Loves Me [Part 2] by Sadaf P

Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 21:52 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments

[Part 2: My Story] My Allah loves me and that is the biggest blessing of my life. He has shown me a glimpse of heaven and hell in this life and today I’ve decided to share my story with you... (Continue reading)

I had a mind once… now I have small children! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 11:24 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments

When I saw a tin poster with these words in a shop, I just HAD to have it. Though I didn’t look like the woman in the picture at all, the three children looked exactly like my munchkins (brunette versions... (Continue reading)

Anger by Zainab Husain & Fatima Hassan

Written on 23 Feb, 2011 at 15:57 in Featured Stories, Multimedia, Videos | viewed times | 2 Comments

This is an attempt by students of Perceptions to voice their perspective of, ’Anger’. Click the link below to veiw it. Anger “Anger is like the devil. The devil has been created from fire and fire is extinguished by water. Therefore,... (Continue reading)

10 Stress-busters for Today’s Muslims! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 21 Feb, 2011 at 16:19 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 2 Comments

A professor once held a glass of water and asked his students to guess how much it weighed ’50 gms!’… ’100 gms!’… ’125 gms’ ,… the students answered. ‘I really don’t know unless I weigh it,’ said the professor, ‘but,... (Continue reading)

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My Allah Loves Me [Part 1] by Sadaf P

Written on 21 Feb, 2011 at 13:29 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 2 Comments

[Part 1: A Humble Reflection & Misdiagnosed] Ever since we’re born we plan ahead and try to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves thinking by achieving them we will be happy and lead a successful life. For instance,... (Continue reading)

Ink Tears by Zainab Husain

Written on 20 Feb, 2011 at 0:33 in Expressing, Featured Stories, Photography | viewed times | 0 Comments

“Ink and paper are sometimes passionate lovers, often time brother and sister, and occasionally mortal enemies” – Teri Guillemets Share this:... (Continue reading)

The Sunnah the better! by Fatima Hassan

Written on 19 Feb, 2011 at 1:50 in Featured Stories, I Love the Sunnah | viewed times | 3 Comments

Bismillah, Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! When we think of following the Prophet(pbuh)’s sunnahs, it seems like a tedious task; something which would require alot of effort. Its as if there is an automatic switch which shaitan presses to make... (Continue reading)

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Moms! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 18 Feb, 2011 at 19:13 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 8 Comments

The only thing that can remotely resemble motherhood, is a roller coaster ride! You start off prepared, all buckled up and excited. You’ve been told what a roller coaster ride is like, you know it’s crazy and fast and goes... (Continue reading)

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Unity, Faith & Discipline? by Rahima Sohail & Hira Zubair

Written on 17 Feb, 2011 at 19:56 in Featured Stories, Multimedia, Videos | viewed times | 2 Comments

This is an attempt by students of Perceptions to voice their perspective of, ‘Unity, Faith and Discipline’. Click the link below to veiw it. Unity Faith Discipline Share this:... (Continue reading)

Say No to Violence by Khadija Motiwala

Written on 17 Feb, 2011 at 1:10 in Art, Expressing, Featured Stories | viewed times | 9 Comments

“Fried” – It’s a food group :) by Hina Nauman

Written on 15 Feb, 2011 at 18:44 in Crumbs, Lifestyle | viewed times | 1 Comment

Fried food just tastes better than any other food. Crispy, hot crumbs in your mouth – mmm … divine. If you ask me it, “fried” should be a food group considering the fact that it satisfies ones hunger pangs and... (Continue reading)

Extremism in our Homes by Faysal Subhani

Written on 15 Feb, 2011 at 12:35 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 4 Comments

I recently got my first cell phone (an old black and white screen Nokia phone with a torch). Yes, I know, I know. 18 years old and my first cell phone. Addicted though I already am to texting, I’d still... (Continue reading)

Banana Bread by Hina Nauman

Written on 15 Feb, 2011 at 0:37 in Crumbs, Lifestyle | viewed times | 2 Comments

Here I was in the humid and sticky weather of Karachi with a handful of over-ripe, gooey bananas. I couldn’t eat them or put them in my fruit salad because they were discolored, too soft and smelly. I didn’t want... (Continue reading)

CHILDREN’S NEW MEDIA MELA – theme: “City in Nature”

Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 23:51 in Archives | viewed times | 0 Comments

Saturday, 19th February 2011 11 am – 5:30 pm at: Mohatta Palace Museum, 7 Hatim Alvi Road, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan by Mauj Media Collective For both children & adults, there will be entertainment and information on the world around us... (Continue reading)

Judging Eyes by Zeenat Loya

Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 23:42 in Expressing, Featured Stories, Poetry | viewed times | 8 Comments

I walk pass a group And what do I see? The eyes of all, judging me. Sizing me up from top to bottom. Not shy of gazing, although I’ve caught them. I feel ashamed, I feel disgusted, I feel so... (Continue reading)

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Annual Flower Show

Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 23:01 in Around Town, Featured Stories, Happening | viewed times | 1 Comment

Thursday, February 24 at 5:00pm – February 27 at 12:00am DHA Park,Seaview,next to Mcdonalds, Karachi, Pakistan The Horticultural Society of Pakistan will hold its 59th annual flower show.The show will display stalls by Cactus & Succulent Society of Pakistan, the Orchid... (Continue reading)

Top 5 No-No’s of Parenting! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 22:13 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 6 Comments

Let me start off by making the understatement of the year, nay the understatement of since-forever: Parenting is the most difficult job in the world. There is no room for error, there are no vacations, no sick leave, and no... (Continue reading)

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Reality of Valentine’s day

Written on 13 Feb, 2011 at 21:44 in Featured Stories, Multimedia, Presentations | viewed times | 0 Comments

Reality of Valentines day Share this:... (Continue reading)

My Little Jedi Knights! by Ruhaifa Samir

Written on 12 Feb, 2011 at 23:25 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 5 Comments

Being a mom is like being on jihad 24/7! If we’re not struggling with the childrens’ mealtimes and bedtimes, then we’re either fighting off grandparents who think ‘what’s the harm in a little TV’ or struggling with environmental elements which... (Continue reading)

Siwak- Nature’s Toothbrush

Written on 11 Feb, 2011 at 1:07 in I Love the Sunnah | viewed times | 0 Comments

Abu Hurairah (ra) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every Salah.” Reference: Al-Bukhari and Muslim. The Miswak/Siwak is nature’s toothbrush... (Continue reading)

Married but Not-Married by Aisha Loya

Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 21:31 in Featured Stories, Marriage, Relationships | viewed times | 21 Comments

Sunday, March 1st 2009- Rehan (20) weds Aisha (18). Baam! By the time Dhuhar prayers had commenced I had gone from singlehood to coupledom. For a person who was going straight, from having just textual knowledge of marriage to a... (Continue reading)

Random Tips for the Married but Not-Married by Aisha Loya

Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 21:25 in Featured Stories, Marriage, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments

These are tips for those who are Married but Not Married. Tip # 1: GET BUSY. An empty mind is definitely the devil’s workshop. And I mean SERISOULY. Everyone has to get back to their usual routine. That’s just how... (Continue reading)

Multimedia Presentation on Innocence and Valentine’s day

Written on 7 Feb, 2011 at 8:16 in Around Town | viewed times | 1 Comment

Hiba and Azzoha Welfare is organizing a multimedia presentation on “Innocence and Valentine’s Day” followed by Question and Answers session. The details are as follows: Participants: All females are welcome (especially teenagers). Venue: House # 16, 12th Zamzama Street, Phase... (Continue reading)

The Prophet (PBUH) and Us by Kulsoom Omar

Written on 7 Feb, 2011 at 7:22 in Featured Stories, I Love the Sunnah | viewed times | 1 Comment

We live in a world of desperately seeking heroes. Of skepticism, he/she “looks” so religious (quote, unquote) Hmm .. I wonder what the REAL story is! Of mistrust, give me a break, teaching Quran without an agenda? Not possible. Of... (Continue reading)

LOVE makes the world go round by Farah Sohail

Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 2:35 in Featured Stories, Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 0 Comments

Lets’ face it, we Love all there is to do with love. And why not? It is a beautiful and pure emotion; Fresh & crisp like daisies in sunshine, deep & strong like the ocean. It is a need, a... (Continue reading)

My Battle with Satan by Aisha Loya

Written on 1 Feb, 2011 at 13:50 in Islam, Miscellaneous | viewed times | 1 Comment

These days I’ve been sitting around going through complete internal mayhem (I mean spiritually not bodily). I can’t help but to realize how easily I can sometimes get taken away by this world and the people in it and sometimes... (Continue reading)

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