Assalamualaikum Warahmutallahi Wabarakatuhu!

Hope you all are fine.

Today I am here with the craziest author who is my favorite and my friend ofc. Please welcome OwnerOfTajMahal, one of my favorite author of one of my favorite character, Haya (Not Ebrahim).

Do check out her books. You will definitely love them.

Let's start with the interview!

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1. Tell about yourself.

Name and meaning:

This woman is name OwnerOfTajMahal AKA Saima Mumtaz.

And my name means Best and Famous Fasting Woman.
(Saima means Fasting Woman; Mumtaz means Best and Famous) ;)

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

Age:

I'm old enough to be married I guess. XD loooool, jk, 21 almost.

Date of birth:

well... Issa 27th Rajjab :p

Nationality:

I'mma Indian. IDK why everyone thinks I'm 3arab. I'm not guys. I'm Indian.

Relationship status (single/committed):

I'm committed, to my future husband whom I'm still finding but still can't find. (If you do find my Jannah's paer, lemme know :p)

(A/N: Anyone please find Shahjahan for her who will make more beautiful palace than Taj Mahal in Jannah ul Firdaus for her, Aameen ya rab!).

2. Describe yourself in few lines.

Describing myself into few lines is kinda difficult. I'm what you have seen me in Wattpad, a bit of humour, a bit of story, a bit of inspiration, a bit of scribbling and a lot of faith. Because that's what keeps me going.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

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

IDK if it will be difficult to believe but I have anger issues. Most people won't agree here because I have a bar where I can't handle things. People when talk bad/worst about my parents, my Deen and some things which is kinda personal to me. I get so angry that if anyone is near me, they'll like to run away, because I can turn into a horrific nightmare for you. And in anger, I tend to say stuff which I'm not suppose to. I am working on this side of mine. I try to stay quite and if possible, I leave the conversation, go to washroom and wash my face. Sometimes I do wudu and be like be quite Sammy. You can't just let shaytan take over you. I do hope that I just be able to control this thing. It's really important. I don't get triggered easily but when I do, I regret later.

(A/N: In Shaa Allah! May Allah (S.W.T) make it easy for you, Aameen ya rabbul Aalameen).

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

Well my first book was a fanfiction. I don't remember the name, it was good. Since at that time, I really didn't care much about the story line. It was about school days so yeaahh, I really enjoy that thing.

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

Favorite on Wattpad, well that's really difficult. Most of my fav ones are on my profile.
I do have few that's like waaaaayyy special like Abeer Mirza's Finding You. (Fahd is my fav because he is the most realistic character I've ever read). hayatkhan07

(A/N: Her all books are my favorite too).

6. Which genre you prefer most and why?

Spiritual because its Imaan Boosting.

(A/N: Mine too).

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

My experience is quite amazing. I found friends and family here. Can't deny the fact that I found my twinnies here. AffanSyed and saima1998 (I hope I'm right with username because Affan changed his insta name and with Saima, I've been in connected more on WhatsApp.)
I have found people challenging a bit about my stories, like The Nikah and The Walimah, so I found that the more they would ask me how, the more my brain would give me ideas just to twist and turn the table towards me. :p IKR I'm kinda like that. I take negative/positive comments as challenges, just to show that okay, I can be better than the last time.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!).

8. Choose between the two.

Chocolates/ Ice cream.

Ice cream.

Brownies/Oreo

Brownies.

Biryani/Pizza.

Biryani (no comparison, if this would have been naan, I would have shouted Naaaannnnn! :p ).

(A/N: Lol! Hahaha).

Black/White.

Black.

Novels/Movies.

Novels.

Happy ending/sad ending.

Happy endings, because sad endings will be the start of next story which will have happy endings. XD

Tea/Coffee.

Chaaa!

Sun/Moon.

Moon.

Rapunzel/Elsa.

Rapunzel.

Beef/Chicken.

Chicken.

Shawarma/Burger.

Shawarma (PS the typical one plz).

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

Dear 14 year old me
I want you to know
That you will go through many things
You will feel that
They are my friends
But in the end
You will be alone
People who you think as family
Will betray you first and foremost
They will give scars that don't heal
They will give you a ugly feel
You may think
That you are useless
Heartbroken and down with hopes
But know this well
For once and forever
This world be break you down
Will give you trials
And give you new scars
To make you who you are
A writer, a poet and your own star
And that's how you will know
That you where burned like a coal
To be a diamond of your own world.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah! So true!)

10. What are your ambitions in life?

Ambition is to do something that'll be benefiting for Dunya plus Aakhirah. I wanna study deen in a proper way, wanna understand arabic more. I have many plans. But we plan and Allah plan and indeed Allah is the best of the planners.

(A/N: Indeed!).

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

Well this is kinda embarrassing, but yeah I've done that too. I remember, I had pranked call someone and it was fun until the person identified me.

(A/N: Looooooolllll!).

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

Embarrassing story 😳 okay, well I was singing in my room with the door closed. Yeah I had that phase as well, so yeah, I was singing Harris J's Love Who You Are( I actually like the lyrics) and then suddenly my room door was opened by my Ummi and she was like Abbi said to keep your volume low.
It is till date embarrassing becoz abbi jokes about it sometimes 😭🙈

(A/N: OMG! That's hilarious!).

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

Well the most selfless thing I've ever done is forgiven someone. Completely. I forgive ppl but I don't forget but for this person I had completely forgiven and forgotten all the past things. Even when I felt like killing her one time, because I mentioned before I don't get angry easily but I get triggered when some stuffs are mentioned. So I was really angry with her but then when I saw her ill, IDK why my heart was just saying forgive her and forget past. I had cried after coming back from school, and when I talked with her, like when she was a lil better, I was relieved. And this person is none other than my Jaanaanaa. I love her the most. She is my Jannah buddy. TaBarak Allah, may Allah keep her smiling and happy always. aameen ya Rabbul aaleemeen.

(A/N: Awwww, Ma Shaa Allah! Aameen ya rab!).

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

There are many, but I guess the one with whom I've been more in love is Saima. My twinnie. It seems like she is that one cousin that I always wish to meet but due to distance, our plan gets flop. -__- but yeah, she is like my amazing sister. I love her a lot and I appreciate her so much. I've never talked about any of my internet friends with my mum, but when we use to talk I would tell my mum about her. For rest mum knows just name but for Saima, mum knows a lot. :') may Allah keep her smiling always. Aameen. I wish her dreams come true. Aameen.

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

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

Attitude. I don't like people who have too much of attitude. Like Bhai kya karoge iska aap eh?

16. What are your ways of dealing with people?

I am a good listener. I listen and understand them and try to advice as much as possible. I try to help out people as much as I can. Because let's be honest, people these days hardly care about anyone and when someone is kinda low or worried, I just try to listen and help. Issa good thing and if ever you see someone in need to help, just extend your hand.

(A/N: Aww, Ma Shaa Allah! Yes, so true).

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

IDK. For me they all are my babies. From all the characters, I have my favorite Fahad. He is like my bacha before I even wrote The One In A Million. So yeah, every character gets a 9 and Fahad a 9.5 ;) Ebrahim and Ejaz are also my fav. Ejaz is a lil more but don't tell Ebrahim about this but in upcoming book, Ebad is more fav and you'll know why very soon. 🤭🤭

(A/N: Lol! I will rate Ebrahim zero 😂).

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

Imaan. If you don't have Deen, you don't have anything.

(A/N: Indeed true).

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

My fav surah's line:
Is the reward for good [anything] but good?

Hal jazao al-ihsani illaal-ihsan

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

Dunya and Deen balance should be maintained for better life here and hereafter. You don't wanna give up on Deen for dunya. Nope. That's not the best thing. You need to know that how much we would learn things about Dunya and all but the most that matters is Aakhirah and without deen in this Dunya you won't have good results in aakhirah. But also, without knowledge of dunya you can't survive so you need to have a good ratio. Where you are having fun in dunya also yet it doesn't be the question of your aakhirah.

(A/N: True).

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?

Youth is when you make or break habits. Give up bad stuffs. Whether it's music or its your boyfriend/girlfriend. They won't help you. Your youth is to learn good things, to get your nikah done so that you save ya self from the fitna. To get your hajj done so that you can enjoy the spiritual journey, to make an legacy for your upcoming gen. So make use of youth. By the time you'll turn 40, you won't have any health, wealth and success. You ain't from the family of Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. So you better start working from now on. They did and so they are where they are. Use your youth to educate and make yourself a humble human. This is a long term asset. It'll help you. Don't get wasted. Be you. Be true.

(A/N: true).

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?

Discipline is important. If you said you'll be done within one min, then you should be done with that thing within one min. You should be discipline enough to know that now you need to maintain a healthy life style that if you are on time, the time will not leave you. You have to have a routine for everything. It will actually make you a better person. You'll actually enjoy this once you get the hang of it.

23. Name some Sunnah lifestyle which you follow?

Saying Salaam. Not Allah Hafiz.( I get irritated when ppl do that. ) Doing wudu before sleeping. If I get to know of some new knowledge I convey that to others.

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

According to my mum, I'm pretty good when she ain't around and according to friend I'm very responsible specially when I've given my words. They say that even if I myself won't be able to get it done, I'll find the closest person and get the thing done. As for me, if you have said that you gonna do something or if some responsibility is been put on you, as a human being you should take in charge and Do ya best. It's important.

(A/N: True).

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?

If you can't take charge of your deed, then indeed you are weakest of creature.

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

Writing, scribbling, making diaries, reading. Watching some beneficial vids. Islamic guidance is a lit channel btw.

27. A) Your favorite food.

Naan.

B). Your favorite fruits.

Orange.

C). Your favorite vegetable.

Cabbage.

D). Your favorite Nasheeds.

None. I don't listen to them anymore.

E). Your favorite quote.

If you years before, I was told I'm doing half the stuffs I'm doing rn, I would had laughed.

F). Your favorite athlete.

not one specific.

G). Your favorite sports.

Football.

H). Your favorite animated movie.

monster university.

I). Your favorite color.

Red.

J). Your favorite subject in school.

literature. Principal Ma'am's class 😭😍❤

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

Blessed. Humble.
We are the amazing one's.
We inspire so many for better living.
We can educate the next gen. We prepare them for life. Most hissa is of woman. ;)

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

I was searching for fanfiction and boom, Wattpad. It was good when I made an account I was into Sarah's book, BM3. I was so into it that I made sure I make an account.

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

The One In A Million. 😍❤😭
I love the story a lot. Issa all real scenes that I've written. The last message scene was real too. I wasn't hoping much of response but ppl did. Alhamdulilah. I completed that story within few days and I was like Gurl, ya Rock xD

(A/N: Wow! Ma Shaa Allah! You are really very talented, Ma Shaa Allah! I cannot write a chapter in few days and here you complete whole book. Ma Shaa Allah! May Allah (S.W.T) protect you from evil eyes, Aameen ya rabbul Aalameen).

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

I was studying Geography. 😂😂

(A/N: lol!).

32. What is your inspiration?

My Abbou.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah).

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

Different ppl learn different things. A reader and a writer has different way of seeing the story. I write to inspire. I talk about Deen mostly, and on current issues.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah).

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

Maybe because you wanna read something new. Something that media won't show. Maybe

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?

Till date I haven't. Alhamdulilah. But yeah, when I'm missing on writing scene ppl think so. It's mostly because I am busy or maybe I'm doing more important things. So yeah, when I don't feel like writing I usually don't force myself. I might get few readers sad but its important to write with that mood. And my readers haven't complained much. Tbh.

(A/N: You always update frequently, Ma Shaa Allah then there is no chance of complaining except those who are really very impatient).

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

Epilogue of He Lost His Imaan. 😭😍♥

(A/N: Awww).

37. Describe:

▪Love

Love is love. You can't describe in words tbh.

▪Friendship

Friendship is having trust and being weird with each other. But also being truthful to each other.

▪Trust

Trust is something like glass, if you try to break it, I'll leave scars on hand.

▪Family

Family is lifelines.

▪Life

Life is temporary and Jannah is destination.

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

Music.

39. Your favorite childhood memory.

Walking back home with Abbou.

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

School life is something I was grateful for. I enjoyed it so much. Friends, teachers, class room. Comfort, marks, real study everything was good. School life is a phase you don't wanna see the end of it. It's beautiful something I'll cherish for the rest of my life.
School memory is bunking class when I was in class 4 xD it was fun.

(A/N: Indeed, so true).

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?

If the asylum serves naan, I won't come out of that place. XD. PS IDK. I'll let my brain do the thing. XD

(A/N: Ok then, I will send Naan for you everyday so when should I get you admit there?).

42. Would you rather eat chocolate that taste like bugs or bugs that taste like chocolates?

I got cavities xD

(A/N: Looooooolllll 😂 I think I should call Taqi and get you treated XD).

43.Would you rather live under a sky with no stars at night or a sky with no clouds during the day?

No stars at night. Cloud would at least save us from sun. Maybe. ;)

(A/N: Ofc!).

44. Would you rather be lost in a bad part of a town or lost in a forest?

Forest.

45. Would you rather have a five minute conversation with your past self or future self?

Future self.

46. Would you rather, fulfill your biggest wish or resolve your biggest regret?

What's done is done. So, I'll be fulfilling my biggest wish.

47. If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?

Ummi would be like ya 7imar what ya done eh? And she would go all mad on me. Friends would actually be shock and be like lets get Sammy out man. XD

(A/N: I will happily enjoy seeing you there 😂).

48. If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, what would it be?

Keep your phones away.

(A/N: OMG! Lol!)

49. If you could lock up one person in a mental institution, who would it be?

Few people I know. From college. Ughh.

(A/N: I think you should admit Ebrahim XD).

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

Readers are the lit lots I've known. I have the amazing ones. They interact, they comment, they vote and sometimes they are in silent mode. Everyone is unique and has there own way of showing love so yeah, they are the bestest thing evaaaaa

As for struggling one. I am one of them tbh I feel so yeah, buddy don't stop ever. Go with flow. Use your power to give dawah. Make sure you are known that this will also be accountable on day of judgement. Don't write things you don't know about. Write things that's realistic, that you have a confirmation of. Write for betterment.

(A/N: True!).

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Wow! It was an amazing and fun filled interview. I really enjoyed taking your interview. I hope you enjoyed too.

May Allah (S.W.T) grant you more success and fulfill your duas and unite you soon with your man, Aaameeennnn ya rabbul Aalameen!

Take care of yourself! Stay blessed, stay happy and stay healthy.

Stay tuned for the next interview.