"Shaheen" is the English translation of an action-packed Urdu novel written by the famous Pakistani novelist, Naseem Hijazi. It highlights the plight of the Muslims of Granada, leading up to 1492, when they were going to be ousted from Spain. It revolves around a young warrior, Badr Bin Mughira, who is continuing the legacy of his forefathers by trying to keep the flickering flame of the Muslims alive. The novel vividly relates the historical events that occurred during the reign of the last ruler of Granada, Abu Abdullah. An interesting read for those who want to have a glimpse into the events of the last days of Muslim Spain.

There comes a time where we all have to give away something meaningful. Something important, weather it's love or friendship or even our own freedom. We are left out of options!!!!

-- Life works in mysterious ways. King Patterson never really thought about life in depth. He did not care much for his future. He did not plan. There was no use. He would be six feet under today, tomorrow or the day after that. He took each day as it came, but never took them seriously. That was until fate took him down a completely different route. After crossing paths with someone who paves a way for him to finally find purpose in life...a goal...a final destination that he can work towards, King pulls himself out of one world and falls blindly into another. A world that has A'ishah in it. And she, alone, was enough to make his newly discovered world absolutely perfect. --