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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

THE MESSENGER BY TARIQ RAMADAN- BOOK REVIEW

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

When Anxiety Kicks In!

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Hello people, this video is more of an experiment of me trying to record something that I am not so easy about talking. you will see me stutter you will see me mess up with words and a lot more, this is nothing near to a perfect video, but something original.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Six Misconceptions about Introverts.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

and they shined like never before!!!

Posted by HIBA on 8:59 AM in articles,

It was my first time travelling alone. My flight was at night and I was very much excited that I was going back to my parents. I had a waiting period of half an hour before entering the flight. I noticed how some men were really sad about the fact they had to go back leaving their nears and dears. There were some kids running around the airport simply excited. There was an old couple whom I accompanied seeing the confusion going on with them. They were flying back to their son. They told me everything from their native place to their son's work. They kept on talking and it was nice to hear them speak. Finally I got into the flight and flew. Since it was night time I thought there would be no much "sight seeing", so after the food was served I planned for a nap. What happened next will be the best thing that could happen to me in a long while. I woke up and randomly looked out of the window. The sky was shining. It looked like a black velvet blanket with silver glitter spots covering it. The stars looked just adorable. We usually see stars from the earth but to see them from the sky is different. They were beautiful. I literally can't find the exact words to explain it. Subhana Allah!!!
I saw why Allah almighty is perfect. His creations are the best example. It is simply understood why he asked us to look into his creations. The stars seemed to tell a love story down to the earth. They were surrounding me. The black velvety sky is a very comforting bed for them!!
I wish if I could capture more such sights with my eyes. In sha Allah!
Hiba Farook
‪#‎TravelExperience‬

Sunday, February 1, 2015

HIJAB-THE TERROR PROVIDING ME PEACE!

Posted by HIBA on 10:15 AM in articles,

I was 8/9 when i first covered my head! My mum had let me wear the scarf to school. It felt just prefect. My classmates were sort of surprised to see me. Growing up I for some odd reason wanted to take it of. I was 15 when i actually fell in love with that cloth covering not just my head but protecting me completely. I changed as a result of my friend and I wish many out there get enlightened by the hijabis around. For me hijab does not mean restriction. It gives me more freedom.. Hijab is not merely the cloth draped around my neck and head. Hijab should first come from deep inside us. Our hearts be hijabified firstly. The Arabic word hijab means curtain or veil.The veil actually protects me from commiting sin or from the evil eyes out there.A pearl protected in its shell is how a woman in hijab is onsidered to be. Allah almighty has made it necessary for the woman in Islam to follow hijab so that one knows how much worth she is considered. We may see people mocking and insulting the cloth or the girl herself. What we need to realize is that how much ever you are being teased or insulted your given double and triple of rewards.
One thing we all assure is that hijab is not merely the cloth. We better be following it in our day to day activities. Modesty be practised in all we do.
Hijab is never a burden. It is nothing forced. It is a choice. I CHOSE to walk around following my hijab. Listening to Allah. I have never been forced to. The media many a times picture hijab as some sort of a "terrorist"!! It is actually funny because those wearing and following hijab have actually found PEACE!!
May Allah almighty open the eyes of those blind!
It February 1, World Hijab Day.
I support all my sisters who have started wearing the hijab.
Prayers and Peace!
‪#‎ProudHijaabi‬ ‪#‎WorldHijabDay‬ ‪#‎Feb1‬

Saturday, November 29, 2014

RANTS OF A DISAPPOINTED STUDENT!!

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Sometimes it is hard to believe when certain things happen all of a sudden. I am going through a mixture of emotions and worries and more of anxiety of what the future beholds.

Education system has come to the worst I should say. The way the whole teacher student relation has turned to teacher-principle-management-student! And it is horrible. The fact that I cannot have one of my favourite teachers back to class teaching me on a daily basis actually makes me cry. Thinking of o more actually teaching happening make me feel like dropping college. What is the use of learning for three years and acquiring knowledge if the there is no learning.

I still don’t understand the point where the management plans to keep the teachers who are-I should use this word- useless and fire those that took the effort to provide us something good. I am disappointed, very much. I really wish I can do something. I promise I will. If I have taken up this course it is on a basis to learn something new from it, and it is my right. As long as I am restricted from my rights who so be it I will react to my limits.

Back in school I was scolded for throwing litter in the corridor and now I witness my college planning to build a centre in our very own OPEN AIR. It’s a fact many might ask what emotional attachment I have to that place, the fact Is I do have attachment towards nature. Be it I studied here for three months or for three years, mother earth is still the same for me.

I pity the people working behind all this. The man who found the college had some awesome thoughts and views, but right now many are displaced and misplaced.

What so ever be it, don’t forget oh people, the coming generation does not sit quietly as you think, they may have their head down 24/7, but if there is an issue to be discussed we all are ready with our heads risen high up.

After all we the students are here to STUDY, SERVE and STRUGGLE! J

Friday, September 12, 2014

A TRIP THAT BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO GOD

Posted by HIBA on 10:05 PM in articles,

I was expecting a no by all means when I called my mom. I so badly wanted to go on a small trip. I wanted to be there celebrating Onam at my hostel mate’s place. So when I dialled my mom’s number I was having my fingers crossed just so I hope she says a yes. For some odd reason I got the permission to visit WAYANAD! One night spend there could be worth all the risk I took. I know I live in a society where a girl is questioned for everything she do. And I thank my parents and above all my lord for blessing me with this life. Had it not been for such awesome parents I would not have been permitted to go travelling. So thanks mom and dad.

Wayanad was a memory for me. Four years back a camp that sort of changed hell a lot in my life. Memories were reborn the moment I started travelling. The weather at this time of year in Wayanad is my all time favourite weather. Pretty much cold and sunny with a bit of rain here and there. I travelled by bus and at the last moment my elder bro was ready to accompany me just for the bus ride.

Onam celebration was ending when I reached my friend’s place. Still the SADHYA served in the banana leaf and all the variety curries spread....yummy!! I also met some great people out there. I felt homely. Having parents abroad and being here alone, the people over there made me feel like I was at my own place. The relations between each member in the family made me fall in love with everything Wayanad had to provide. I was not surprised to see such a great family; I was happy, Happy to know that I am blessed somehow.

Though it was a short stay there I got closer to my lord. I was given the chance to make myself evaluate me. The way back home I thought about me, about my flaws, my dreams, my achievements, my fears. I was speechless!

I still cannot believe that a trip could provide me with so much. Family bonds, nature, relations, patience etc was brought in view to me.

Probably many reading this will be wondering if I landed from the Stone Age. Maybe I did, or maybe I love what I experienced. If I get the chance to spend some more days there, I would go back for sure. I would love to stay there and enjoy every minute. It is not easy but I still won’t mind.

Thanks to my friends for a great time and let your families know big thanks for all the love and care.

Thank you umma and uppa for letting me have some good time. Thank you, Shabana for encouraging me to go with you.

Thank you, Allah for providing me with an opportunity to get closer to you. I love you!