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The Same...

You said these domes invade your skies,And my clothes offend your freedomWhich you so cherished.You claimMy smile doesn't reach your eyesNor my hand out thereWaiting for you To shakeAnd let peace prevailListen, When I tell you, My scarf, these domes, our extended handDon't mean any harmAnd I'm in no need of saving becauseNo freedom was infringed when I chose modestyNo oppression encountered till I was asked to shedWhat I protect.I will shed, though.I...

Continue Reading 18 Jul 2014

My Beloved...

My beloved,To call you that, is an injustice in itself, for loving you is not an active choice where you are the passive recipient. Darling, my love is imperfect but in all its forms, it belongs to you.I was whole and then you came along. I knew I loved you even before you were born. With the first cry I became yours. Loving you was then a compulsion- a biological...

Continue Reading 14 Jul 2014

Ramadan and Family

There's chaos at home with mum dashing back and forth between the kitchen and the dining room, making sure the plates are set, the lemon juice is chilled enough, the dates are ready and the guests are alive. Meanwhile, my brothers and I strain our ears to hear the Maghrib adhan.---The whole family- with the grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins- is seated around the table, hands hovering around their choice...

Continue Reading 07 Jul 2014

Just A Date?

I have been fasting the whole month of Ramadan since the age of 11 or 12. Before that, my Ramadan was mostly of half fasts-breaking my fast 5-6 hours before the adults. I remember one episode in particular where sunset was around 6 pm and I decided that fasting until 5 was the maximum I can do. So I broke my fast literally one hour before iftaar. Talk about patience.Other...

Continue Reading 01 Jul 2014

Why fast in Ramadan?

Ramadan is around the corner again! Naturally, Muslims around the globe are excited about this month and eager to welcome it. Some of my non Muslim friends might be confused as to why we are so excited about a month where we basically keep off food and water for a good chunk of the day. I have been asked this question a few times before so I thought I'd write a...

Continue Reading 26 Jun 2014

The Girl Who Locked Away Memories

I remember the girl who forgot... They spoke often of her, of how she travelled lands seeking moments to collect. She walked backwards extracting footprints from the past. She stored memories in jars, filled pages with scribbles, and labelled pictures in ornate albums. At times, like beads, she strung these memories into beautiful necklaces; bright pink, calming blues, and fiery red made their way as the gloomy grays were left behind....

Continue Reading 24 Jun 2014
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