Get up to pray in the darkness when all are asleep and see how your path is lit up and life begins to shine -- Mufti Menk

The dua made at Tahajjud is like an arrow which does not miss it's target -- Imam Shafi

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The night was peaceful with the glowing moon. There was silence all around yet it was soothing. The room was dark yet the moonlight was enlightening it.

The silent room was filled with the weeping and sobbing sound. In the corner of the room sat a girl with her head bowed in a prostrate position. She was pouring her heart to the Almighty asking for forgiveness. Tears flowing continuously and lips murmuring "Astagfirullah ya rab." She cried and cried until all her tears dried up.

After a while she composed herself and again continued her dua. The sound of Fajr Azaan reached her ears and she sat still in her position listening to it. Once the Azaan was completed she again made dua as the dua made between the Azaan and iqamah is never rejected.

She stood from her place and made her way to washroom. She redo her wudhu as her face was stained with dried tear marks. Once done, she offered two rakath's of salat-e-tahiyatul wudhu.

She then continued with two rakath of sunnah followed by farz.

Inaraah's p.o.v

Inaraah's room:

After completing my Salah I went to check upon mommy to see whether she is awake or not. She was offering her Salah, so I left silently and made my way to my room. I started reciting surat Al Fajr. I then continued with surat Al Kahf since it was Friday.

The messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam (pbuh) said "whoever recites Surat Al Kahf on friday will have a light which will illuminate from his feet to the heights of heaven on the Day of judgment."

Once done with the recitation I continued to do dhikr (remembrance of Allah) until sunrise. Then I offered Salat-e- Ishraq( a prayer offered after sunrise).

It was 6.30 so I decided to take rest as my office starts at 10. I felt something heavy on my stomach but I was too sleepy to open my eyes. Later it started bouncing on me that's when I opened my eyes with a jerk. It was none other than my little nephew Armaan who was jumping on me to wake me up. My eyes went on to the wall clock and it showed 8. I lifted him and placed on the ground. I kissed his chubby cheek and moved to washroom to freshen up.

After taking bath I changed into a long green frock with red chudidhar. I wrapped my hijab and pinned it properly covering my hair.

I was staring at my reflection and motivating myself to go to work. "Come on Inu you can do it. Every person has to work once they are done with studies."

I was busy in motivating myself that I didn't notice when Afreen Bhabi walked into my room. I jumped a little at her voice. Afreen Bhabi is not less than a best friend to me. She knows everything about me and loves to pamper me. She is my secret keeper and also protects me when I'm in trouble.

"Come on Inu you can do it. It's friday and tomorrow is saturday. You will be at home and we can enjoy together. And plus you can sleep for as long as you can my sleepy head." Afreen Bhabi said.

I frowned at her word's and replied "I'm not a sleepy head Bhabs, it's just that I love sleeping because it loves me equally. And they say be with the one who loves you and not with the one whom you love. But in my case feelings are mutual. We both love each other equally and unconditionally."

She started laughing at my reply. After composing herself she asked me to join everyone for breakfast. As soon as she left, I collected my bag and phone and left my room to join everyone.

Mommy served me hot paratha. I was staring at it and thinking how to finish such a big paratha. That's when mommy interrupted my thoughts "If hunger was satisfied just by staring at food then no one would be hungry in this world."

I gave her a bored look to which she just glared at me. I know we shouldn't disrespect food but it's just that I cannot eat in the morning. Reason- I myself don't know.

I looked at Afreen Bhabi for help and in returned she motivated me by repeating the same line "Come on Inu you can do it."

I glared at her and started having my breakfast thinking how to get rid of the paratha. I observed my surroundings and when I was sure everyone is busy in their own world, I slowly placed half paratha in the casserole.

But luck is never on my side. Just when I placed the paratha, Samiha Bhabi came out from the kitchen and called my name aloud. I turned to her with pleading eyes requesting her to not to say it aloud. She smiled at me and said "Don't forget to take lunch with you."

I smiled at her for saving me. I was thankful that Fahad Bhai wasn't their with us. He went to drop Aahil to school. If not he would made me eat at least two paratha followed by his lecture.

I left home at 9 for office. It takes nearly an hour to reach, thanks to the traffic and signals.

At office:

It was 9.55 when I reached office and met Azaan Bhai on my way. Azaan Bhai is my boss but he insisted me to call him Bhai since he doesn't have any sister. I refused at first saying he is my boss but then he said I can call him Bhai when no one is around. He just doesn't call me sister but also treat me as one.

He helped me a lot in the initial days when I joined the company. I was more than happy when I got to know I will be working under him.

I greeted him with salam "Assalamualaikum Bhai."
He smiled and replied to my greeting "Walaikum Asalam little sissy."
He then asked me "How are you this morning?" I smiled at his question because he is well aware of the fact that I hate getting up early. "Alhamdullilah I'm good Bhai just a bit sleepy."

He laughed at my response and replied "Don't worry I'm here to rejuvenate and motivate the sleepy head."

I faked being angry at his reply but then started laughing. Wow I have a lot of people to motivate me.

We entered the office together and started with our work. We are currently designing a software for a European company. I'm assisting Bhai since he will be presenting it to them next week. We worked on the design for 3 hours. The Dhuhr Adhaan was called out, that's when we headed to offer Salah.

I offer my Salah in Fatima aunty's cabin. She is a very humble lady. She has her own training institute at the 2 nd floor of the company. She gives training and coaching classes for C+ Java and all. I met her on my first day and we got along so well. Even though my office is at 3 rd floor I somehow manage to meet her in between the break.

Once done with my Salah I had my lunch with Fatima aunty and head back to office. Whole day passed by and soon it was 5. I offered my Asr salah and head back to home.