Islamically Ever After

We all want our own 'happily ever after' and I was no different. I aspired to be like Khadija (ra), the wife of prophet Muhammad (saw) strong, faithful and caring for her husband. I wanted to be his everything, his rock, his shoulder to lean on and his best friend. I wanted someone who would complete my deen, love me...

Demons of My past

His face took on an evil look. "Five days," he whispered into my ear. A shiver ran down my spine. My heart was frantically pounding against my rib cage. "That's all I'm going to need to break you. You're going to beg me on your hands and knees," I could feel the knife against my neck. Zainab has had a rough life. A...