Short Stories

01 May 25

The Waves Took Him, The Earth Remembers Him

The news of the Japanese woman who had given tents freely to flood victims lingered in Abdul-Raziq’s heart like an unshaken resolve. Inspired by her generosity, he packed his old […]

30 Apr 25

Spending Wisely: A Friendship’s Gift Beneath the Glitter

Asma and I wandered through the market on Saturday. We were shopping for scarves as all of mine were torn or faded. We saw many displays, but they were too […]

26 Apr 25

The Whisper in the Grave

Inspiration: “When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” (Muslim) Wealth. […]

26 Apr 25

Your Lord Has Not Forgotten You

“Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He forgotten.” (Surah Ad-Duha 93:3) The wind was sharp, the night silent. Sara sat on a park bench, arms wrapped around herself, […]

26 Apr 25

A Single Date

For “whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it.” (Surah Al-Zalzalah 99:7) Starving and weak, Yusuf held his last date—his only food in two days. Just as he […]

April 1, 2025
Amna Gilani
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The Lost Wallet: A Story of Honesty and Trust in Allah One evening, Yusuf was walking home from work when he spotted a leather wallet lying on the ground. He […]