Wednesday March 11th is the day the World Health Organization officially sounded the alarm and named coronavirus, or covid-19, a pandemic
Experiencing Ramadan As A Non-Muslim
When Norwegian blogger Sharon Rolland decided to observe Ramadan, a couple of weeks ago, she never quite imagined how profound her experience
Ran’raa: Spreading Light
In a city where a large segment of children cannot even afford to dream of attending school, an organization named ‘Ran’aa’ is slowly growing roots and bringing hope.
Sight Beyond Sight: A conversation with the Resilient Zarina Hasan
I learned about Zarina Hasan through one of my friends. I saw a picture of the young woman poring over a life-size painting that featured a colorful bouquet of flowers. The picture drew my attention
Zeba Masood – A Trailblazer in the fight against Animal Abuse
A few weeks ago, I learned about a formidable woman named Zeba Masood who has been tirelessly fighting for the rights of stray animals in Peshawar, Pakistan. In a country
The Stories Within Us…
If every one of us has a past, then there have to be stories within all of us. So why not pause our speedy routines once in a while and actually speak to one another?
The Power of Forgiveness
In November 2017, I read about a Muslim gentleman by the name of Dr. Abdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud who moved an entire courtroom to tears by pardoning his son’s murderer. In doing so, he elevated the meaning of forgiveness to a whole new level.
Ajeh: A Force To Reckon With!
Ajeh Agbese stands out in a crowd. I first noticed her huge smile a couple of years ago as we bumped fists while kickboxing. We soon became friends and I must tell you she inspires me with her positive outlook
Alex Navissi’s American Dream
Long before I landed in America, I was under the impression that I would meet people from various backgrounds, here, all working tirelessly towards realizing their own version of the American Dream… And I was right. The image I had cultivated as a child was the result of watching one too many sitcoms celebrating a…
A Postcard from Skardu
Edited by Seema Iqbal Pakistan is a breathtakingly beautiful country… and I’ll back that statement up with pictures to prove it! My family traveled to Skardu, last summer, and returned mesmerized by an experience that will forever remain embedded in our memories.