Salam Ya’ll!!!!! How we all doing? Pray that you’re all well. Before I go any further with this article, has anyone seen the trailer for ‘Dear John’? :O Doesn’t it look awesome? It also looks like one of those soppy films. You know what I mean right? Come on Amrana (Ustada) you of all people should know what I mean. (She once told me that she loves to spend her Saturday evenings sitting in front of the telly with her Galaxy chocolate and her box of Kleenex tissues, watching a good old romance) Don’t try and deny it now! I’ve still got the email to prove it ;). Whilst we’re on the topic of soppy films, I got to tell you about my good friend Marya. I’m going to do her besti now – mwhahahahaha! Once, I was invited to her house for Iftari and Titanic just so happened to be showing on BBC2. Next thing I know, she’s sitting on the edge of the sofa, reciting the lines of Kate Winslet. LOL!!! From what I remember, she has watched it 20+ times. Hey, I’m not one to talk. I had never seen titanic from beginning to end until a few months ago when I finally gave into Maryas pestering. I sat down in front of my laptop whilst doing video call with Marya and I began to watch it. 2 hours later, tears were rolling down my face, I had red puffy eyes and I was whimpering to myself, all the while, blanking Marya who was saying ‘Alima.., Alima are you ok’. I hate to admit it but... yes I cried! Anywho, swiftly moving on...
Before I go ahead and make an announcement, I’d first like to clear up a few things. Before any of you ask, no, I do not spend my entire time sitting in front of my laptop writing away. As much as I’d love to, Exams are just around the corner and so, I cannot afford to. Instead, about ½ an hr everyday is dedicated to MY writing which explains why it takes me so long to email you my articles. With exams only weeks away, i am not going to have much time to be writing so expect this to be my second to last article. I say second to last because i have got one last article to write before i go on a break.
Before I go ahead and make an announcement, I’d first like to clear up a few things. Before any of you ask, no, I do not spend my entire time sitting in front of my laptop writing away. As much as I’d love to, Exams are just around the corner and so, I cannot afford to. Instead, about ½ an hr everyday is dedicated to MY writing which explains why it takes me so long to email you my articles. With exams only weeks away, i am not going to have much time to be writing so expect this to be my second to last article. I say second to last because i have got one last article to write before i go on a break.
Now for my announcement. After much thought, I have decided to enter the Muslim Writers Competition. There are several different categories including Journalism and this is the category of which i am thinking of submitting 3 of my articles for. Three is the maximum number. The main reason as to why I have been so apprehensive about entering is that you don’t have like age groups. The category is opened to all so, I’ll be competing against kids, teenagers, adults, Journalists, writers etc and it’s... scary. I have drilled it in to my head that there is no harm in trying and even if I don’t get to the final 30, at least I can look back and say that I tried. Inshallah. However, I have a slight problem. There are certain criteria that my article(s) must follow, and one of them is that my articles must have been published in i.e. A magazine, on a blog or website. And, they want evidence. But, Alhumdilillah, i have found a solution. I got in touch with Brother Saad and like me; he too is a keen writer. He writes a load of articles covering various different articles. I got in contact with him and he kindly agreed to publish my articles on his website. So this is a shout out for brother Saad! Jazakallah!! And check his articles out at: http://www.chillyoislamyo.com/
I am unsure as to which 3 articles i should submit for the Muslim Writers award. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know. I also forgot to mention in my previous article that if you know of anyone who may be interested in me designing their website, leaflet etc, then again, drop me an email or pass on my email to them.
Amrana, i heard from Emel magazine and they basically said that they don’t publish opinion-based articles and that they rather focus on certain topics. Fair Enough. I’m still yet to hear from Muslim Sisters Magazine.
For many of us, the holidays are going to be over in a matter of days, and it’s going to be back to the, as i like to call it, rat race. With exams just weeks away (i know i know, i keep on mentioning it – just go easy with the glaring), it’s crucial that we all knuckle down and push ourselves to the max. Whether you have got SATs, GCSEs, A levels, University or any other kind of exams, my duas are with you. Education only comes once – we won’t get this opportunity again so let’s pull together, work our backsides off and when the summer holidays come, we shall be able to rest, knowing that whatever the end result may be, we gave it our all.
Seeing that i am on the topic of exams, I’d just like to make a quick point. Have you ever come across someone when throughout the year, they don’t bother with the basic 5 prayers, but, as soon as the exam period arrives, out comes the prayer mat that has been locked away for so long that it is covered in dust, and the frantic praying begins. I’m sorry, but it doesn’t work that way. If you don’t remember Allah (swt), then how do you expect him to remember you? I am in no way trying to preach and i don’t mean any offence by any of my comments. I am in no position to judge anyone or to find faults in anyone’s characters. At the end of the day, no one is perfect.
To be honest with you, i didn’t really know what to base this article on. Alhumdilillah, i have (so far), received positive comments and feedback and judging by this, i have discovered that marriage seems to be the most popular topic. I wonder why.... For this reason, i have decided to base more of my articles on different aspects of marriage. Obviously, i won’t be able to comment as much as i am not married but, I’ll give it a go. I wasn’t going to tell you this, but what the heck, I’m going to tell you. As i have already mentioned, i am going to write one more article before taking a break for exams. Inshallah, I’ll be writing again come summer holidays. I was trying to think of what to base the last article on and seeing that you lot are so keen on discussing marriage, i came up with an issue. An issue that I’ll have a lot of fun discussing. The issue that i am going to base my last article on is...... *drum roll*......... Public Affection. You weren’t expecting that weren’t you? And.... I’m going to leave it as that.
By the looks of it, i should be wrapping up this article. This took me a total of 5 days to write but, Alhumdilillah, i have done it. Before i end this article, I’ll like to give a few shout outs. To JOEY! (She knows who she is). Jazakallah Khair for your lovely comments and to you too Sahila. That day when you were reading my articles them in Art class, i was cringing with embarrassment :/ To Amrana!!!! I hope that you continue to ‘chuckle’ away and Jazakallah Khair for your kind words. And finally, to Humaira (saved the best till last ;) Always full of encouragement and eagerness. This article was for you.
Until next time my fellow sisters, take care, stay safe, work that ass off and remember me in your duas. If you have any suggestions for future articles, feel free to drop me an email. Asalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu.
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