Abdullah Nasser, a determined perfectionist with superb grades and a guilty conscience, is caught in a brutal misunderstanding that leads the authorities to believe that he tried to kill someone, while his family slowly falls apart and his faith cracks under the pressure. Throughout it all Abdullah frequently wonders: where is God when he needs Him most? Because he's starting to doubt that He even exists.- - -*Warning: This story will reference self harm, suicide and depression. I'll write 'Trigger warning' on chapters that include this content.…
Sequel to 'The Best of Us'Khalid Fayad wants to marry Sabrina Khan.After making up with her and laying their past grudge to rest, Khalid has it in his head that marrying Sabrina will make him a better Muslim and reconcile his relationship with her. Sabrina is hesitant, knowing full well that the past has the possibility to become the present and so, doubts Khalid's ability to change. She comes up with a challenge for him: prove it.But can he? And what happens when the past does become the present?A dark story about fighting for something you strive for and the struggle to prove yourself for love.…
"Why didn't you tell me he went here?" Sabrina managed to croak out. Her throat was dry and there was a loud drumming sound in her ears which she realized was her heart."Oh..uh...well..." Leila stuttered and then trailed off. She smiled sheepishly. "I totally forgot about Khalid." Sabrina winced when she heard his name."How could you?" Sabrina asked, horrified. "You know I don't like him and, not to mention, that he hates my guts!""Oh, come on! That was years ago. He probably doesn't even remember you." Leila assured, waving her hand.At that moment, Khalid Fayad turned towards them, his eyes landing on Sabrina's. Sabrina held her breath hoping - praying - that he would turn away without recognizing her. Unfortunately, he seemed to remember her all too well.From the way he smirked at her now, Sabrina just knew that her senior year at New Hope High was ruined. _______________________________________________________A story of racism and hate, of love and acceptance. Can Sabrina overcome the hate that she is wrongly accused of. Can she forgive those who have tortured her life with bitter words and unending cruelty. Can she fight back with not hate, but good?…
A collection of Islamic short stories. They dont all have to do with prayer but the first one does...PrayThis heart wrenching Islamic short story is about two best friends who come face to face with death. Aalia and Sabrina have been friends since they were toddlers, but as they grew up they began to take their own paths. Can Sabrina help her not-so-practicing-muslim-friend come to her senses. Or will Aalia face the trials of the next world unprepared and full of regret? What happens when Aalia's mother shows up, kneeling over her dead child's body and crying for her guidance?This story ponders over the importance of prayer and dives into the strength of a mother's love.…
