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I am here with my dearest friend who is also a great writer. Please welcome one and only, barshasanam

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Let's start with the interview!

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1. Tell about yourself.

Name and meaning:
It's Bushra shaik, but now go by Bushra Mohseen! Bushra means person who delivers good news! And, Mohseen means good doers! (Bushra Mohseen = Khush khabar do, oh, ehsaan karne walo)

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!)

Age: I'm not gonna answer that!

(A/N: Lol! I already know that :p).

Date of birth: January!

(A/N: Same!).

Nationality: Dil hy Hindustani (India)

Hobby: so many. Drawing sketchs, singing, designing, cooking, cleaning etcetera etc..

Relationship status (single/committed): Happily married to my Zawj!

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

2. Describe yourself in few lines.

Well! I'm an introvert to the outer world. But, pathaka to my friends and family. I'm not good at being 'center of attraction'! Do like attention of certain people, whom I love! (dreamy sigh).

(A/N: Awww).

3. What good changes you want to bring in yourself?

First, want to improve my Taqwa. Well, I'm a human with faults, so I will try to improve my self each day! By eliminating the things which I did wrong the other day!

4. Which book was your first book you read on Wattpad and what were your thoughts on it?

A muslimahs' romantic journey by kitty crackers. I just love that book. I never knew, that reading is much more better than watching any kind of movie. I learned that life is not all roses and, unicorn. Instead it is, all about being happy with the little things we have. And, appreciating the other person, what he/she does for you even though that things they does for you are most difficult things for them to do at that time, they still does that just to see you happy. How to back each others side, when in time of crisis. It's an amazing book, overall. Nothing like, billionaire, millionaire, it shows how two ordinary individuals struggle to make their marriage perfect even, with their own flaws.

(A/N: It's my favorite too! I love that book so much).

5. Tell us about your favorite books on Wattpad as well as offline.

A muslimah romantic journey by kitty crackers and, winged dreams by Hopesprayersnsmiles

I don't much read offline, other than qur'an, or hadith.

6. Which genre you prefer most and why?

Spiritual romance. I don't know, it helps me to elevate my imaan, and romance it's just kind of good to read! (chuckles)

7. Tell us about your experience as an author on Wattpad.

It was tough at first, then it got little easy, as if words are flowing through my brain directly on to the screen. But, then the worst enemy came, writers block. It just sucks. I even decided to delete my books and, account all together, but, then I read all my drafts, it made me nostalgic that how much I've worked on this. And, then there are my lovely readers who were always there for me. Commenting lovely words to lift my mood, and, appreciating every single words that I inked. Even though, I got MIA for so long after my wedding. They still stick to the books. And, I love them for that. So, it was Alhamdulillah good.

8. Choose between the two.

Chocolates/ Ice cream.

Chocolate ice cream! (wink)

Brownies/Oreo.

Brownies.

Biryani/Pizza.

Obviously, biryani! (I'm forming saliva at back of my mouth, just by its name).

(A/N: Lol! Hahahaha).

Black/White.

Black!

Novels/Movies.

Novels.

Happy ending/sad ending.

I love happy endings, but it won't hook me up for that long. So, I instead choose sad endings.

(A/N: Great! I cannot handle sad endings).

Tea/Coffee.

Milk.

Sun/Moon.

Chand Mera Dil. Moon.

(A/N: chand mera dil.. Chandani hu mein 🎶 I just remembered a funny incident from this. Lol!).

Rapunzel/Elsa.

Both! Like Rapunzel's hair, and, I love Elsa's attitude!

(A/N: And I love Elsa's beauty and her dress and Rapunzel's hairs. Ufff!).

Beef/Chicken.

Chicken.

Shawarma/Burger.

No one.

9. What would be the one advice you would give yourself if you go back to six years?

Do not trust everyone blindly. And, do not befriend with everyone.

10. What are your ambitions in life?

To be a good muslimah in eyes of my Allah! And, get a place in jannah along with my hub!

(A/N: Awww, In Shaa Allah! May Allah (S.W.T) grant Jannah ul Firdaus to you and your hubby, Aameen ya rab).

11. Most people loves to prank others so do you. Did you ever pranked anyone in your life? If yes, share it with us.

Nah! I don't like hurting others, even it's a prank. I'd crack some halal jokes. but, not the one that hurts others physically or emotionally.

(A/N: Awww, you are so sweet).

12. As a human we do things which makes us feel embarrassed so tell us about your most embarrassing story.

Argh! No. I'll pass.

(A/N: Hahaha).

13. What is the most selfless thing you have done for someone? And apart from your mother, who is that person for you?

They are someone very special to my heart, but I'd like keep that thing in between me and my Allah! Hope you understand.

(A/N: Yes, of course I understand).

14. Who are your most favorite Internet friends? Describe them in few words.

So many I can't name!
I love each and every one of them.
But,  some of them are, taqi, Atufaa, naaz, you, Warisha, Rumaila Tasleem.
Taqi-Writer Charming_Niqaabi prophetsummati warishaahmed tryingtobeaniqabi Arshu124

(A/N: Awwww, I love you too habibti 😍).

15. Which quality you dislike the most in the people and would want to change?

Chewing loudly! I hate it. I would beat 'em up. To make them stop it.

(A/N: Lol! Hahaha!).

16. What are your ways of dealing with people?

When they say something bad, about me, that makes me want to throw the nearby vase from inside. But, I'll just gave them a smile and, walk away!

17. Out of 10, how much would you rate your character?

8.9

18. What’s the most important fuel of life in your opinion?

Salah! qur'an! And, daily a'amal!
Without them, It feels like I'm drowning. It's like an energy drink.

(A/N: Awww).

19. Which reminder would you like to give everyone through a verse of the Qur’an?

We plan Allah plans, but Allah best of planners!

So, don't stress. Just do your part of work, make dua'a and leave everything else to Allah.

20. How important is it for us to balance Deen and Dunya?

Balancing deen and, Duniya is a must. But, first we've to gain basic knowledge about deen, to understand what, this Duniya is throwing at us to distract us from our path. There are so many thing in today's world that are created so just to bring Ummah down. Alhamdulillah, that the hideous app got banned by the higher authorities. (tik-tok) Astaghfirullah, people are getting shameless day by day. It's all apart of fitnah of dajjal. May Allah protect us from dajjal's fitnah.

(A/N: Aameen ya rab! Yes, I am very happy that it got banned, Alhamdulillah!).

21. Since majority of the youth don’t realise their time of opportunity which starts from teenage, how prominently will you advice them to use it wisely?

I would like to suggest, that whoever it is, be it youth or senior citizens. Don't waste your time on electronic gadgets. They're created to help us humans out. Not to dedicate our entire life to those things. Instead spend time with your friends and family in flesh and blood. Not through chatting!

22. According to you, how necessary is it for one to stay disciplined? Don’t you feel people lack the Sunnah lifestyle which should be brought back?

What is the best way to lead ones life, other than walking on footsteps of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. We should bring sunnah back into our life, like drinking water while sitting, eating with family, saying Alhamdulillah after completing something, and, starting it with saying bismillah. Small things brings big changes in our imaan.

(A/N: True!).

23. Name some Sunnah lifestyle which you follow?

Eating with everyone, saying adhkaar for the prescribed things, sleeping on right hand side, taking gusl on Friday.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

24. How responsible are you as a person? And what is your opinion on it being the most essential part of one’s life?

I try my best to be responsible, as much as possible. For I can't take risk of being irresponsible, as I've all of my siblings and, cousins look up-to me, as if I'm their role model. They literally follow whatever I do. Like how I eat, how I wear, everything. So, I want to be a good example for that, so that they could learn good stuff.

(A/N: Wow! Ma Shaa Allah!).

25. What message would you like to give to those who play blame game? Don’t you think one should take full responsibility over their wrong?

Everyone should take responsibility of their own actions. Even if they put blame on others, Allah is all-knowing. He knows everything and, sees everything. Nothing hides from Him. Fear Allah!

(A/N: Indeed, true!).

26. What would you like to do in your leisure time?

I would mostly search for new recipes, or I'll listen to Islamic lectures.

27. A) Your favorite food.

Chicken biryani.

B). Your favorite fruits.

Apple, banana, mango, custard apple, pomegranate, watermelon, melon, guava I guess, I love all fruits.

C). Your favorite vegetable.

Peas, Brinjal, and, potato.

D). Your favorite Nasheeds.

Allahu Allahu

E). Your favorite quote.

When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine.

F). Your favorite athlete.

I don't have one.

G). Your favorite sports.

Cricket and, football. Though I don't understand, I like to watch it.

H). Your favorite animated movie.

Tangled

I). Your favorite color.

Peaceful colour.

J). Your favorite subject in school.

Science.

28. How do you feel being a Muslimah? And what are the changes you would like to bring to the world?

I feel blessed to be a Muslim. And, I'm grateful that Allah Subhan Wa ta'ala, send me down here, as Ummah of our beloved Prophet pubh.

29. How did you discovered Wattpad and what was your first experience?

My sister suggested me, to pass my time by reading. But I wasn't interested at first. Then I thought, why not give it a try. And, I loved it. It feels as if was living all the characters lives as I read them.

30. Tell us about your first story that you wrote on Wattpad.

Their journey to jaanah! I just started it off as a distraction. Nothing serious, but, after reading comments and, getting likes. I started to take it serious and, wanted to write good stuff, that would be beneficial for all of my readers out there. And, I'm still trying to improve my work.

31. How did you get the idea for your first story?

It just randomly clicked to my lazy brain, about some concept and, I wrote my first draft, Just to make sure I was capable of writing.

32. What is your inspiration?

Nature, I get inspired by it. Whenever I was alone, I ponder upon the things that are surrounding me, and, everytime I found something new about the creation of Allah. That mesmerises me.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

33. Are your stories benefitting? What lessons we can learn from them?

I can't say, that. But, it depends on the readers. I hope they found it beneficial.

34. As a reader, why should I read your book?

My books, are nothing serious. They're just a way to get away from this world's harsh reality. So, you could realize few moments in your imaginary world with my works.

35. Writers mostly go through writer blocks and you must have also went through it. How do you deal it and how we can overcome it?

Writer block!what can I say about it. I'm still suffering from it. I think, may be I lost my touch at writing!

(A/N: Hope your writer block ends soon, Aameen!).

36. Which is your favourite scene amongst the book you have written?

Almost everything. I can't pick one.
The one that I enjoyed while writing was, when yazeed saw sakeena for first time, in a park. (sheikhs fascination)

37. Describe:

▪ Love

It is just a dream word. Love is everything about having trust and, understanding in one another. It brings affection on that person automatically. Without these three things you can't love someone.

▪ Friendship

It is life time commitment, without any expectations. Without any blood relation, without any kind of restrictions.

▪ Trust

It's like a glass. Once you broke it, even if you fix it. There are still cracks visible. So, never break trust.

▪ Family

People who we loves us unconditionally with our flaws.

▪ Life

It's a rollercoaster ride, sometimes ups sometimes down.
There comes ease after every hardship!

38. What is that one thing that you used to love the most in the past but now you don't like it?

Me trusting blindly!

39. Your favorite childhood memory.

Mostly I embarrassed myself during my childhood days. I still, think about it and, laugh at my madness. Don't remind me.

(A/N: Uhmm.. I want to laugh too *pouts *).

40. Describe your school life and your most favorite school memory.

It's kind of sweet and, innocent. I've memories but, not that detailed so, I'll just skip. I used to be a cry baby back in school that very embarrassing.

(A/N: Awww).

41. If you were wrongfully put into an insane asylum, how would you convince them that you’re actually sane and not just pretending to be sane?

That's difficult! Because, whatever I do they still think I'm trying to break free. I would offer my salah 5 times a day and, recite whatever surah I memorized from qur'an. They would eventually, realise that I'm not one of them.

(A/N: Aww, that's a great idea!).

42. A Message to readers and to all those who are struggling in writing.

I just wanted to say, that whatever you read, learn something good from it. And, do not criticise the one who are struggling to write, you don't know, how hard they must've been trying to put something out, that was running in their heads. You don't understand unless you try to write a single passage without grammatical errors, and, at same time trying to make the reader connected to the characters. It's pretty much difficult to write, but still we choose to write. So, appreciate it.

To struggling writers, don't worry. Just put whatever is running in your head and, ponder over it, you'll get the perfect things to write for your books. You just have to do some ground work, and keep your mind at ease by connecting it with your creator. And, let everything else in His hands.

(A/N: True!).

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Well, here we come to an end to another amazing interview! I really enjoyed taking your interview and I hope you enjoyed too.

May Allah SWT bless you abundantly and grant you more success and fulfill all your duas that you have been asking from very long, Aameen ya rab!

Take care of yourself! Stay blessed and stay healthy!

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