I remember how I enjoyed writing poems when I was growing up. After almost 30 years, I thought to give it a try again 🙂 Kensington Station, platform Nine Alone she stood in…
5 Ways to Effectively Remember What You Read
Let us talk about a common problem that most readers face. How to remember what they read? 1. Pick the Book that you are most curious about. I always have hundreds of…
Khushoo and Khuzu
Salah is the connection between us and Allah and the stronger that connection is, the more beneficial it would be for us. If we want to realize The Pakistan Dream we need to make an effort to offer Daily Salah with Khushu and Khuzu.
Beyond Politics: The Real Right to Rule
Political debates are common in our country, usually focusing on “who is better for Pakistan” rather than “what is better for Pakistan.” Most political manifestos promise improvements in education, poverty alleviation, defense, and jobs, but they often hide a singular aim: “How do I stay in power forever?” None address the crucial question, “Who has given us the right to rule?”
The Wonders of Quran – 1
Living the Pakistani dream means having a strong connection with the Holy Quran. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, had made it clear that Pakistan would be a state where the laws of the Quran and Sunnah would be implemented and followed. That was the basis of the Two Nation Theory as well. In this blog series, I will relate to my journey of connecting with the book of Allah – The Holy Quran.
Asking Questions
Lessons from the talks of Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi. Asking Questions.
The Long Road Ahead
The long road ahead is not covered by hard work or perseverance, but by breaking it down into smaller, manageable chunks. Make the chunks so small that moving from one to another…
Lessons on greed from Abha
How I got a deeper meaning of greed on my journey through Abha’s mountains and its vast valleys discovering gratitude and the antidote to insatiable desires amidst nature’s profound teachings.
On Reading Books To Gain Knowledge
To read, understand and remember hundreds of books that you will read over the course of your life, you would need to develop your reading skills. In this blog I would be sharing some tips on how you can do that.
Flash Fiction: The Most Horrible Book Of the Century
For many years, Ernst Kane Williams had been featured as the ‘The Most Horrible Writer’ in his local bookstore. His nomination was done by a committee of 10 avid readers and writers…