Meet Taliha, a renowned introverted bookworm with a haunting past and a secret alter ego as an up-and-coming Islamic writer. Her peculiar and unconventional reactions to life's twists and turns have left her questioning her very existence, as the world seems like a treacherous place for her. Will she ever summon the courage to stand up for herself and find acceptance in society's embrace? Little does she know, there is more to her than meets the eye, a hidden depth waiting to be discovered. Enter Arif Soydan, a fearless and brilliant individual who crosses paths with Taliha at their university. Their initial encounter sparks a fierce rivalry, fueled by Taliha's ascent to the top of the class. But now, Arif seeks to forge an unexpected friendship with Taliha, driven by motives unknown. Can he achieve his objective without succumbing to the allure of his rival? And how will Arif react when he uncovers the truth that his nerdy crush next door is actually his academic adversary? Will he embrace her for who she truly is? Embark on a heartwarming journey as we delve into the captivating tale of Taliha and Arif, where friendship and love intertwine amidst the walls of academia and the secrets of the heart. Copyright © 2022

"Want me to read to you?" he asked, voice barely above the hush of dawn. She nodded, nestling closer. So he began, the words spilling into the room, wrapping around them like silk. "Wa min ayatihi an khalaqa lakum min anfusikum azwajan..." (And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them...) Alya's lashes fluttered. She could have lived a thousand lifetimes right there, each one spent simply listening to this. When he finally closed the mushaf, he looked over at her with eyes so gentle "You look like your heart is somewhere else," he teased, thumb brushing her cheek. "It's right here," she whispered. "With you. With Him." ~ She didn't fall in love. She fell into silence. The kind that comes after you've cried so much, your tears forget how to fall. Then came Zaid. He didn't arrive like lightning. He arrived like the adhan-soft, calling, certain. He never looked too long, never said too much. Alya didn't believe in fairy tales. Not after the things she'd endured. She had every reason to run But when the proposal came when he asked for her hand the way a believer should- it wasn't her heart that said yes. It was her sabr. She said yes, Not because she was ready. Not because she wasn't scared. But because something about him felt safe. Not the kind of safe that promises no pain, but the kind that holds your hand through it. Their marriage wasn't fireworks. It was healing in silence. He asked with intention. She answered with trust. And together they built a sanctuary with their Lord at the center. Where Qur'an echoed louder than the world outside. This isn't a story of falling in love. It's a story of choosing love. Of trusting Allah more than your fears. Of a girl who thought she was too broken to be loved, and a boy who believed healing begins at marriage. #1 halallove #1 brokensoul #1 niqabi ~

Love isn't something you divide like slices of bread. It's whole or it's nothing." she thought. Amina grew up in a place where polygamy was debated more than understood. Bold, opinionated, and certain of what she wanted, she promised herself she'd never be second to anyone. But life has a way of rewriting even the strongest vows. Now married to a righteous man with another wife, Amina is torn between faith, love, and the quiet betrayal of her own ideals. As jealousy simmers and silence deepens, she must confront the question she once dismissed: Can a woman ever truly accept a love divided?

🏆 Winner of first place Ummah Awards For best short story. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In a quiet, reflective moment, a soul reaches out to God not with anger, but with quiet confusion and a longing heart. Through fragmented thoughts and raw honesty, the narrator questions why God seems to care for others but not for them. As memories of pain, loneliness, and a desperate desire to be seen surface, the story gently explores faith, abandonment, and the aching beauty of wanting to be chosen too.

A young niqabi woman battles poverty, isolation, and the shadows of her past - armed with nothing but her faith, her books, and her whispered prayers for a future she can barely imagine. achievements: #1 in dua [oct. '25] #1 in overcoming [nov. '25] #1 in innerpeace [dec. '25] © authorruqs All rights reserved.

Arsil a passionate football player. Rida an ardent writer. Rida lives with her stepmom. Arsil is bought up by a single mom. Different worlds. But both were fighting something unseen.