Short Stories

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 satchel—filled with clothes, supplies, and a Qur’an—ready to set out toward the flood-ravaged villages. Rain poured relentlessly as he marched…

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 fancy and expensive for my taste. “Asma, look at this!” I pointed, finally coming across a simple yet elegant scarf.  …

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. Power. Influence. He had spent his life chasing these, amassing riches beyond measure. Every deal, every decision, every ambition had…

“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, feeling utterly lost. Her mother was sick. Her job—gone. “Ya Allah,” she whispered, eyes scanning the sky. “Have you forgotten…

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 was about to eat, he noticed a frail boy nearby, eyes hollow with hunger. Yusuf hesitated… then gently placed the…

The Broken Wheel and the Unbroken Spirit Ayan clenched his fists as he stared at the broken wheel of his cart. The sun burned overhead, sweat dripped down his back, and the marketplace was still far away. He had promised his mother he would sell the fruit today, but now…