Lessons and Lights
Poetry from the depths of my heart. <3
"Why didn't you tell me he went here?" Sabrina managed to croak out. Her throat was dry and there was a loud drumming sound in her ears which she realized was her heart. "Oh..uh...well..." Leila stuttered and then trailed off. She smiled sheepishly. "I totally forgot about Khalid." Sabrina winced when she heard his n...
(Previously Diaries of An Ex Muslim) Sareea is sarcastic, moody emotional teenager girl, which is not different from many others. But when he life being to tumble down, who will she have to lean on? Unforunately she's alone and begins to hang out with the wrong crowd. Will this Muslimah keep up with her faith or will...
Life can be confusing. Especially when you have no idea where you are heading. That applies to Sami Ahmed. She was born into Islam but after her parents died when she was younger, she didn't know what to do. She had no idea about her religion, and how to practice it. But after she meets someone that teaches her about...
Nadirah is a nerd. A nerd in love. What's even more of a plot twist, Nadirah is a Muslim who wears a headscarf. Obsessed with Harry Potter and Doctor Who, Nadirah finds herself broken in a world filled with intrigue as she discovers her true feelings for Majd. All the while discovering herself, Nadirah's family is bei...
Zach and Yasmine are two teenagers just trying to get through life by keeping their head held high and never letting their hopes drop. Although this can be hard when you're living in an illegally occupied country such as Palestine, they're there for each other. ALL the time. Yasmine is sarcastic, witty and a little...
°Islam is perfect, Muslims are not <3° "I fear the day when the disbelievers are proud of their falsehood, and the Muslims are shy of their faith." ~ Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) 16 year old Zara Mayn was once a disgraceful muslim. That's right : parties, tight skirts, alcohol and worst of all boys. After a near dea...
This is a diary of life as a Muslimah for me in a place filled with fitnah, trying to learn what is important in life, and how to worship Allah the right way. So follow me on my journey filled with love, betrayal, friendship, and commitment.
"Do the people think that they will be left to say, 'We believe' and they will not be tried? But We have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars." (Surat Al-Ankabut 29:2-3) Entered into @Muslims_Ink's Islamic Short Story Co...
Gone (adjective): 1. no longer present; departed Forever (adverb): 1. For all future time; for always
As humans we naturally pre-judge one another whether it be on religion, race, clothes we wear the list, goes on. Stereotypes are still believed and continue to flourish in our society. Thinking over all of these things I decided to make a poem on perceptions and how we can change ours. Enjoy :)
As a Muslim girl, marriage is one of Safia's biggest dreams. All her life she kept herself pure for her faith and her future husband. Although having never had experienced love, and occasionally doubting whether she will, Safia feels herself growing impatient being single. She then sends her family to search for 'the...
Eighteen year old Yasmeen is a Muslimah enjoying her last year of high school with her two best friends. She expects her senior year to be boring and torturing like the past three years were. Especially due to the fact that she's been wearing the niqab and tormented in school for it since last year. What's a niqabi to...
Amira Ahmed is happy being her normal awkward self, relieved that life is beginning to have some normality once again. Amid the baguette wars, custard fights and weddings, she finds herself relaxing...and belonging. But everything changes when her nemesis returns, bringing unwanted memories and moments with him. Wi...
The story of two people with a love-hate relationship, brought together by a book.
Since she was thirteen years old, Jennifer Johns had been writing letters to her 21 years old self each year on her birthday. Follow her now at 21 as she remembers her depressing past by reading her old letters.
Miah Bohurler has always found it hard to escape the past, but she's always kept her faith in Allah. She wants her life to be more then marriage, children and having a big extended family. Miah wants to be a nurse and travel the world helping others, and the best part is this dream is becoming a reality with her acce...
The random rantings of a Muslim teenage girl whisking away her woes and troubles on the oh so comforting digital pages of Wattpad. Expect randomness, thoughtful contemplations and the occasional "speaking-to-myself" montages. Step foot inside my digital journal and do not be afraid to laugh, cry uncontrollably or give...
Jazirah is a muslim teen experiencing the ups and down that comes with life. She feels like she is losing all the people she holds dear to her heart. Jazirah will go through thing that will test her faith. Read on to see if she gives in to her desires.
One human quality that we all share, despite our individual identities, is the need to belong. The cost of belonging, can be substantial. Many social groups could have different expectations and could demand unquestioning obedience and conformity, which can conflict with our own ambitions and views in life. Meet Nora...
You would think living with you're young aunt would be all peaches and cream. Lina is a 16 year old with fiery personality and isn't afraid to be herself. But when one afternoon when a mystery man comes for a visit, Lina's world comes crashing down. With the troubles of her best friend going off to college, living wit...
If you see this, I wrote it when I was 13... I am now 21... so... please don't read past the 1st chapter as it is very cringe. Check my other story Blinsided, I wouldn't say it is good, but it is definitely better than this crap. I am currently halfway through and will be posting a chapter every time I write a chapter...
Maydah Ahmad was never a normal girl. Ever since she was a young girl, it was clear to tell she was made for something bigger, something better.. But than her mother died, leaving Maydah and her father to cope on their own. After that her life was never the same. Albeit all the obstacles that stood in her way, and wit...