[First Draft] A boy hides his cry for help behind jokes and defiance. A woman hides her pain and fear behind her independence. But one man will change everything... (Edited and revised version available on Patreon) https://www.patreon.com/user/shop/imperfect-third-draft-985697?u=97448732&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

"What do people get from it, besides pain?" she always asked herself. ~~~ "Life is better off without it," he always told himself. ~~~ Warda Jassim was just your regular Muslim girl, attending university, having her own busy yet comfortable life to lead. But unlike other Muslim girls, Warda had no dreams and hopes of her own prince coming and sweeping her off her feet. And no matter what she was told, she had no interest in even thinking about anything other than how her life is going well enough with just being on her own. Always at various locations somewhere on the planet, Wasim Hateeb lived an extraordinary life. He defined living on the edge, never knowing what the day could bring him, never knowing if he'd even be alive and breathing the next moment. Very happy and satisfied with his life, he didn't want anything to interfere with how dangerously he lived his life. Which only meant one thing - he had no space in his heart for anyone. No matter how different some people's lives are, one common point of view can make two people very similar. But that's besides the point. Sometimes, a point of view which one has lived with all their life can just be changed in an instant by the will of Allah. Because Allah has already preplanned everything. And even people's strong ideals don't stand a chance against what Allah has already preordained.

All Sami had was space. Space was all that Radia desired. His dorm room was so empty and lifeless that he felt imprisoned in the endless silence. Her bedroom was full of her sister's mess, her ears full of her sister's constant chattering, and an overwhelming feeling of being cramped with no privacy. After much patience and long hardships, when both their wishes are finally somewhat granted, is it really as good as they expected?

She whirls around like a breath of fresh air Spreading smiles to all those around! She is witty and also commanding - a combo That's very rare to be found. She has a sunny temperament And sports a smile all day long. She trudges on in life with extreme effort And the belief that she is quite strong. People look at her smile and see a common girl. They overlook the desolateness in her eyes. While each day she wars a battle within And comforts herself by weaving a web of lies. There is always an endless abyss inside her, A hollowness which claws her heart out. She yearns for a companion to lean on, Someone to support her in times of drought! Sadly, life has absolutely naught to offer So she wipes her tears and gulps her sorrows away. She gets up, dusts her back, prepares herself To solely face another day. You couldn't bully reality And it would most definitely not comply. It's upto you to understand that there is more to things Than what just meets your eye! Be careful not to get carried away By the fake smile she most often wears. In reality, the sunny glow of her smile Only reflects the depth of her inner scars! __________________________ Follow the journey of Ibrahim and Zahra as they forego their inhibitions, insecurities and finally, fall in love! ( Sequel to Shimmering Love but can be read separately. However, it's best that you read SL before you start on this =) ) Cover credits @BlackRedHeart

Zaynab Hamdan thinks that all that there is to life is education and education only. Without education, life is meaningless. Your typical nerd, she only cares about her studies and has no other interest. Little does she realise that she has been created by Allah so that she can worship Him, more than for any other purpose. On the other hand, Hassan Zaydan cannot imagine a life without Allah by his side. He knows and realises that his sole purpose of creation is what Allah stated in the Qur'an: "And I have not created the mankind and the jinn except to worship Me" [Qur'an 51: 56]. But when circumstances tie these two together in the bond of marriage, will Hassan ever be able to change Zaynab? [A COMPLETED STORY]

[This book is a spin-off to "Living Royalty"] She had grown up planning her life. But does life always go according to the way you plan it? Aliyah Hamid, one of the daughters of Zakir Hamid, belonged to the family which was considered the royalty of the town, so Aliyah grew up as nothing less than a princess. An ambitious young Muslimah, Aliyah was used to getting things done the way she wanted them as long as they were within fold of Islam and halaal. When she decides to leave her country to study, she has everything planned out. But when she meets Farshad Abdul Swamad, everything seems to change somehow. And that's when Aliyah realises that things don't always go the way we plan, because the Qur'an states: "And they plan, and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of Planners" [Qur'an 8:30] So what happens to Aliyah's orderly and pre-organised life? Read "LOVING A PRINCESS" to find out... [A COMPLETED STORY] ------------------------------- This book can be read as a stand-alone. You don't necessarily have to have read Living Royalty. This is my second book and I want everyone to give it a chance.

Two sisters. Two brothers. As different as polar opposites...but then, doesn't the saying go "like poles repel and opposite poles attract"? It sure doesn't seem like it in their case. Samaah and Samiha Ashraf have no idea what they are getting themselves into when their father asks them to get married to the Hamid brothers. They agree to what their father says, considering their perfect upbringing, although reluctant, but they know who to trust - Allah. He knows what is right for them. Arif and Asif Hamid are the heirs to the Hamid fortune. Brought up like princes, the brothers are as arrogant and harsh as they can get. They have lived the life of royalty, and they are not used to having to do anything for themselves. Besides, their father's money and success having reached their heads makes them care about nothing else. How would the Ashraf sisters adjust with the Hamid brothers? Would it end up a disaster as predicted by everyone else? Or would their fathers' plans work out? Read "LIVING ROYALTY" to find out. [A COMPLETED STORY] -------------------------- Guys this is my first story and I've worked really hard on it, so I would really be happy if y'all would please give it a chance.

Insanely bored in your house with nothing better to do? Saw a book called "Wattpad Prom" trending on your newsfeed? Wanna participate but Prom is way too angrezi for you? Then girls, grab your lehengas and boys, try on those tacky kurtas because we are taking you on a tour to... DESILAND, your very own desi prom! Get ready for fun games, cool quizzes, personality awards, buddymeter (peep in to know what's this all about) and everything that will make you proud to be a DESI WATTPADIEN! So what are you people waiting for? Get your Kala Chashma's ready, fasten your seatbelts and jam to your favourite Hindi song kyunki 'Abhi toh Party shuru hui hai' and all that's gonna happen here is 'Maujan hi Maujan'! We'll *hopefully* meet you on the other side of this book ;) PS. We don't own the GIFs used in the book.

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No matter how close you are to them, there are certain things you just don't say. No matter how lonely you feel, there are certain people you just don't befriend. No matter how much you've fallen, there's always a guy you shouldn't give your heart to... Sadly for me, I learnt the last one only after I had gotten my heart broken. They say that you shouldn't look down upon anyone, or you will be put in their situation and made to experience the crisis. When I was fourteen, I had rolled my eyes at a girl who was sobbing histerically over a guy who liked her best friend. And I was probably paying the price for that now. However, I was trying my best to fit my feet in the shoes I had been given. I was trying and I was managing just fine. What I didn't need was a trouble maker who entered my life without permission. The guy who claimed to be bowled over by me, the one with a broken heart. Little did he know, I had entrusted myself to Al Malik, The Owner of me and my heart. And if he had to reach me, he had to do so by pleasing Allah. Which wasn't possible for a guy like him. Or so I thought.