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There is something deeply disturbing about the way we speak about women in Pakistani politics and showbiz.

Whether it is Bushra Bibi, Maryam Nawaz, Benazir Bhutto, Maryam Aurangzeb, Kashmala Tariq, Mahira khan or any other woman in public life, people often move beyond political criticism and start abusing them, insulting their character, and making accusations about their private lives and alleged *haram* relationships.

You may disagree with a woman’s politics or showbiz. You may believe she should not be involved in politics or in media industry from an Islamic perspective. You may strongly criticise her policies, decisions or political conduct.

But none of that gives us permission to destroy someone’s honour without evidence.

Allah says:

“Those who accuse chaste women and do not produce four witnesses, flog them with eighty lashes and reject their testimony ever after. They are the defiantly disobedient.”
— Qur’an 24:4

And Allah gives an even more serious warning:

“Indeed, those who accuse chaste, unsuspecting, believing women are cursed in this world and the Hereafter, and they will have a great punishment.”
— Qur’an 24:23

Think about that.

We often say these things casually because the person is famous, politically opposed to us, or because we assume, “It doesn’t matter, she will never hear what I said.”

But Allah heard it.

The fact that our words may never reach that woman does not mean they disappear. Every accusation, insult, lie and piece of gossip can become part of our record of deeds.

Before forwarding a video, sharing a WhatsApp message, repeating a rumour or making an accusation about someone’s character, ask yourself:

Do I actually know this to be true?

Can I prove it?

Would I be prepared to answer for these words before Allah?

Political disagreement does not cancel someone’s dignity. And being a woman in politics does not make someone’s honour a free target.

We can criticise politicians without abusing them.

We can oppose their ideology without inventing allegations.

We can condemn their actions without attacking their character.

Our tongues are easy to move, but the consequences of those words may be very heavy in the sight of Allah.

On the Day when every word is accounted for, “I was only joking”, “everyone was saying it”, or “I heard it somewhere” may not be an acceptable excuse.

People who are truly conscious of Allah learn to protect their personal time from things that distract them from the remembrance and worship of Allah. For example, some people spend hours playing sports, watching movies, listening to songs, scrolling through social media, joking and laughing, or simply wasting time online. But a believer understands that time is a precious blessing and that it should not be wasted on laghw (vain and useless things).

Allah describes the qualities of successful believers in the first ten verses of Surah Al-Mu’minun. Allah says:

“Certainly will the believers have succeeded: those who are during their prayer humbly intent, and those who turn away from al-laghw (vain talk and useless activities).”
— Qur’an 23:1–3

Unfortunately, many Muslims who are less practising become so absorbed in their careers and worldly lives that they neglect Salah, do not regularly attend the masjid, and rarely read the Qur’an with understanding and translation. The Qur’an is a book of guidance, but if we do not read it, how can we expect to understand the guidance of Allah?

When our connection with the Qur’an becomes weak, our understanding can become distorted, doubts can enter our hearts, and Shaytan takes advantage of that weakness to push us further away from the path of Allah.

We often prefer spending hours laughing, joking, watching entertainment and scrolling through social media rather than going to the masjid, praying Salah and connecting with Allah. We have also forgotten that calling people towards Allah and encouraging good is an important responsibility of the Muslim Ummah.

Yet, despite spending so little time serving the Deen ourselves, some of us are quick to criticise the Imams, Muftis, scholars and people who dedicate their lives to the masajid and to serving the Deen of Allah. Many of these people sacrifice their time, wealth, comfort and opportunities for the sake of Allah. They could work longer hours, earn more money and live more luxurious lives, but they have understood that worldly wealth is temporary and that what truly benefits a person is what they send forward for the Hereafter.

Allah says:
“And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, ‘Indeed, I am of the Muslims.’”
— Qur’an 41:33

We should therefore look at ourselves before criticising those who dedicate their lives to the Deen. Perhaps the problem is not that they are spending too much time in the masjid; perhaps the problem is that we are spending too little time with Allah.

People who are truly conscious of Allah learn to protect their personal time from things that distract them from the remembrance and worship of Allah. For example, some people spend hours playing sports, watching movies, listening to songs, scrolling through social media, joking and laughing, or simply wasting time online. But a believer understands that time is a precious blessing and that it should not be wasted on laghw (vain and useless things).
Allah describes the qualities of successful believers in the first ten verses of Surah Al-Mu’minun. Allah says:
“Certainly will the believers have succeeded: those who are during their prayer humbly intent, and those who turn away from al-laghw (vain talk and useless activities).”
— Qur’an 23:1–3
Unfortunately, many Muslims who are less practising become so absorbed in their careers and worldly lives that they neglect Salah, do not regularly attend the masjid, and rarely read the Qur’an with understanding and translation. The Qur’an is a book of Hidayah (guidance), but if we do not read it, how can we expect to understand the guidance of Allah? When our connection with the Qur’an becomes weak, our understanding can become distorted, doubts can enter our hearts, and Shaytan takes advantage of that weakness to push us further away from the path of Allah.
We often prefer spending hours laughing, joking, watching entertainment and scrolling through social media rather than going to the masjid, praying Salah and connecting with Allah. We have also forgotten that calling people towards Allah and encouraging good is an important responsibility of the Muslim Ummah.
Yet, despite spending so little time serving the Deen ourselves, some of us are quick to criticise the Imams, Muftis, scholars and people who dedicate their lives to the masajid and to serving the Deen of Allah. Many of these people sacrifice their time, wealth, comfort and opportunities for the sake of Allah. They could work longer hours, earn more money and live more luxurious lives, but they have understood that worldly wealth is temporary and that what truly benefits a person is what they send forward for the Hereafter.
Allah says:
“And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, ‘Indeed, I am of the Muslims.’”
— Qur’an 41:33
We should therefore look at ourselves before criticising those who dedicate their lives to the Deen. Perhaps the problem is not that they are spending too much time in the masjid; perhaps the problem is that we are spending too little time with Allah.

People who are truly conscious of Allah learn to protect their personal time from things that distract them from the remembrance and worship of Allah. For example, some people spend hours playing sports, watching movies, listening to songs, scrolling through social media, joking and laughing, or simply wasting time online. But a believer understands that time is a precious blessing and that it should not be wasted on laghw (vain and useless things).

Allah describes the qualities of successful believers in the first ten verses of Surah Al-Mu’minun. Allah says:

“Certainly will the believers have succeeded: those who are during their prayer humbly intent, and those who turn away from al-laghw (vain talk and useless activities).”
— Qur’an 23:1–3

Unfortunately, many Muslims who are less practising become so absorbed in their careers and worldly lives that they neglect Salah, do not regularly attend the masjid, and rarely read the Qur’an with understanding and translation. The Qur’an is a book of guidance, but if we do not read it, how can we expect to understand the guidance of Allah?

When our connection with the Qur’an becomes weak, our understanding can become distorted, doubts can enter our hearts, and Shaytan takes advantage of that weakness to push us further away from the path of Allah.

We often prefer spending hours laughing, joking, watching entertainment and scrolling through social media rather than going to the masjid, praying Salah and connecting with Allah. We have also forgotten that calling people towards Allah and encouraging good is an important responsibility of the Muslim Ummah.

Yet, despite spending so little time serving the Deen ourselves, some of us are quick to criticise the Imams, Muftis, scholars and people who dedicate their lives to the masajid and to serving the Deen of Allah. Many of these people sacrifice their time, wealth, comfort and opportunities for the sake of Allah. They could work longer hours, earn more money and live more luxurious lives, but they have understood that worldly wealth is temporary and that what truly benefits a person is what they send forward for the Hereafter.

Allah says:
“And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, ‘Indeed, I am of the Muslims.’”
— Qur’an 41:33

We should therefore look at ourselves before criticising those who dedicate their lives to the Deen. Perhaps the problem is not that they are spending too much time in the masjid; perhaps the problem is that we are spending too little time with Allah.

This is something I genuinely wonder about.

Why do we make marriage so difficult for brothers and sisters? Have we created such long checklists that almost nobody can meet them anymore?

Instead of looking for reasons to accept a potential spouse, it often feels like we’re looking for reasons to reject them. If someone wants to move forward quickly, people become suspicious and assume there must be something wrong. If someone takes too long, they’re seen as not serious.

As marriage gets delayed, many Muslim men and women spend years struggling with temptation. Some fall into haram relationships, others become addicted to pornography, and many carry emotional and spiritual burdens that could have been avoided had marriage been made easier. While everyone is responsible for their own actions, unnecessarily delaying marriage can make these struggles even harder.

In many cases, culture and ethnicity are given more importance than Islam. We reject people because of their language, nationality, skin colour, height, body size, or even their English accent. Yet Islam teaches us that faith and righteous character should be among the most important qualities we seek in a spouse.

For many people, the biggest deciding factors are money, career, social status, the car they drive, the house they own, the passport they hold, or the lifestyle they can provide. We worry more about what our family, relatives, and friends will think than what Allah thinks.

The Prophet ﷺ taught us to prioritise deen, taqwa, and righteous character. Instead, many of us have reversed those priorities. We put worldly success first and faith second, then wonder why marriages are delayed, difficult, or lacking barakah.

Of course, compatibility, attraction, and practical considerations matter. Nobody is saying they don’t. But have we allowed those things to overshadow the qualities that Allah and His Messenger ﷺ told us to value most?

If we truly want to protect ourselves and future generations from fitnah, shouldn’t we be making halal easier instead of making it harder?

What do you think has made marriage so difficult today, and how can we as a community change that?

I’m not asking about temporary motivation. I’m asking about real transformation.

Have you ever reached a point where you sincerely repented to Allah, made Istighfar a daily habit, and noticed your heart, character, and priorities changing?

How long did it take to leave the sin? What practical steps helped you stay consistent? Did your relationship with the Qur’an, Salah, or your family change as a result?

Sometimes we spend years chasing this dunya, only to realise that death can come at any moment. We all know our final destination is the Akhirah, yet our daily actions often don’t reflect that reality.

I’d love to hear genuine stories from people who turned back to Allah. Your experience might be the reason someone else finds the strength to repent before it’s too late.

May Allah forgive us all, accept our repentance, make us among those who remember Him often, and allow us to meet Him with a heart that is sincere. Ameen.

I’m not asking about temporary motivation. I’m asking about real transformation.

Have you ever reached a point where you sincerely repented to Allah, made Istighfar a daily habit, and noticed your heart, character, and priorities changing?

How long did it take to leave the sin? What practical steps helped you stay consistent? Did your relationship with the Qur’an, Salah, or your family change as a result?

Sometimes we spend years chasing this dunya, only to realise that death can come at any moment. We all know our final destination is the Akhirah, yet our daily actions often don’t reflect that reality.

I’d love to hear genuine stories from people who turned back to Allah. Your experience might be the reason someone else finds the strength to repent before it’s too late.

May Allah forgive us all, accept our repentance, make us among those who remember Him often, and allow us to meet Him with a heart that is sincere. Ameen.

If you had to choose just one daily habit that you believe has had the greatest impact on your iman and closeness to Allah, what would it be?

I’m genuinely interested in hearing your experiences. Sometimes a simple, consistent habit can transform a person’s heart and bring them closer to their Creator.

Please share what habit you would recommend, why you chose it, and how it has benefited your life. Your response may inspire someone else to start that habit today, In sha Allah.

May Allah guide us all to the deeds that are most beloved to Him and make us steadfast in them. Ameen.

I’ve always found it inspiring to hear about people’s journeys back to Allah. Everyone’s story seems unique, and often there’s a moment that changes everything.

What inspired or encouraged you to become more practising and committed to your deen?

Was it:

A particular verse from the Qur’an that touched your heart?
A lecture or reminder that changed your perspective?
A difficult trial or hardship that brought you closer to Allah?
A family member, friend, teacher, or someone whose character inspired you?

Or was it something completely different?

I’d really appreciate hearing your story, no matter how big or small the turning point was. My hope is that your experiences might inspire others who are struggling, searching for guidance, or trying to strengthen their relationship with Allah.

May Allah keep us all steadfast upon His religion, increase us in beneficial knowledge, and make us among the people of the Qur’an. Ameen

We all struggle. Every one of us sins every single day in different ways. Yet Allah, in His infinite mercy, has left the door of repentance open until our final breath.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“All the children of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent.”
(Jami’ al-Tirmidhi)

If the Prophet ﷺ, whose past and future sins were forgiven, sought Allah’s forgiveness more than 70 (and in another narration, 100) times a day, then how much more do we need istighfar?

I’ve noticed that whenever I become consistent with saying “Astagfirullah”, something changes inside me. My heart feels lighter. Sins become harder to justify. The attraction of the duniya starts to weaken, and the desire to please Allah becomes stronger.

I also believe that one of the biggest transformations happens when we combine constant istighfar with performing the five daily prayers in jama’ah at the masjid whenever we are able. The masjid gives us righteous company, protects us from many distractions, and keeps us connected to Allah throughout the day.

Imagine making a sincere intention from today to:

• Say Astaghfirullāh at least 100 times every day.
• Pray every farḍ prayer in jamā’ah whenever possible.
• Continue this for just 40 days.

Do you think your heart would remain the same?

Allah says in the Qur’an:

**“And seek your Lord’s forgiveness and repent to Him.”** (Qur’an 11:3)

And He also says:

**“Indeed, prayer restrains one from shameful and unjust deeds.”** (Qur’an 29:45)

I’d genuinely love to hear from those who have been consistent with istighfār and praying in jamā’ah.

Did it help you leave a particular sin?
Did it soften your heart?
Did it bring you more peace?
Did your relationship with the Qur’an improve?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start today?

May Allah purify our hearts, make us among those who constantly repent, keep us firm upon the five daily prayers, and allow us to meet Him with hearts that are clean. Ameen.

Many of us wish we understood the Qur’an better, but we often wait for the “perfect time” to begin. What if the secret wasn’t reading a lot, but reading consistently**?**

The Qur’an contains around 6,236 ayahs. Reading just 18 ayahs a day with a translation and a reliable tafsir means you can complete the entire Qur’an in about one year,not just reciting it, but understanding its message.

If someone wanted to study the Qur’an properly from a Sunni perspective, which tafsir would you recommend?

Some popular choices include:

Tafsir Ibn Kathir
Tafsir As-Sa’di
Tafsir al-Baghawi
Tafsir al-Tabari (for more advanced study)

I’m thinking of starting this journey today and making it a daily habit, no matter how busy life gets.

Who else is willing to make the intention (niyyah) today to spend the next 365 days reading 18 ayahs a day with translation and tafsir?

If you’re joining, comment “In sha’ Allah**”**. It would be amazing if we could encourage one another and look back a year from now having completed the Qur’an with understanding, by the permission of Allah.

We all struggle. Every one of us sins every single day in different ways. Yet Allah, in His infinite mercy, has left the door of repentance open until our final breath.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“All the children of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent.”
(Jami’ al-Tirmidhi)

If the Prophet ﷺ, whose past and future sins were forgiven, sought Allah’s forgiveness more than 70 (and in another narration, 100) times a day, then how much more do we need istighfar?

I’ve noticed that whenever I become consistent with saying “Astagfirullah”, something changes inside me. My heart feels lighter. Sins become harder to justify. The attraction of the duniya starts to weaken, and the desire to please Allah becomes stronger.

I also believe that one of the biggest transformations happens when we combine constant istighfar with performing the five daily prayers in jama’ah at the masjid whenever we are able. The masjid gives us righteous company, protects us from many distractions, and keeps us connected to Allah throughout the day.

Imagine making a sincere intention from today to:

• Say Astaghfirullāh at least 100 times every day.
• Pray every farḍ prayer in jamā’ah whenever possible.
• Continue this for just 40 days.

Do you think your heart would remain the same?

Allah says in the Qur’an:

“And seek your Lord’s forgiveness and repent to Him.” (Qur’an 11:3)

And He also says:

“Indeed, prayer restrains one from shameful and unjust deeds.” (Qur’an 29:45)

I’d genuinely love to hear from those who have been consistent with istighfār and praying in jamā’ah.

Did it help you leave a particular sin?
Did it soften your heart?
Did it bring you more peace?
Did your relationship with the Qur’an improve?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start today?

May Allah purify our hearts, make us among those who constantly repent, keep us firm upon the five daily prayers, and allow us to meet Him with hearts that are clean. Ameen.

The Qur’an has approximately 6,236 ayahs. If you read 18 ayahs every day with translation and tafsir, you can complete the entire Qur’an in about one year.

Imagine where you could be a year from now:

Understanding Allah’s words instead of just reciting them.
Strengthening your iman.

Learning how to apply the Qur’an in your daily life.

Building a consistent relationship with the Book of Allah.
Some reliable Sunni tafsirs to study alongside your reading are:

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (excellent for understanding the Qur’an through the Qur’an and Sunnah)

Tafsir As-Sa’di (clear, concise, and easy to understand)

Tafsir al-Baghawi (beneficial and based on the understanding of the early generations)

Tafsir al-Tabari (more detailed for those who want to study in depth)

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are done consistently, even if they are small.” (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

Who’s ready to make this commitment?

Who is making the niyyah today to spend the next year reading 18 ayahs a day with translation and tafsir, seeking Allah’s guidance and pleasure?

Comment below with “In sha Allah” if you’re committing, and may Allah make us all from the people of the Qur’an. Ameen.

In my opinion, the PPP-led Sindh government has completely failed Karachi. The city generates a huge portion of Pakistan’s economy, yet decades later we’re still dealing with broken roads, overflowing rubbish, contaminated drinking water, water shortages, expensive tanker mafias, poor public hospitals, underperforming government schools, and a drainage system that collapses after a single spell of heavy rain.

Now the focus seems to be on traffic cameras and issuing challans. I’m all for enforcing traffic laws, but shouldn’t the government first provide decent roads, proper infrastructure, reliable public transport, clean water, and basic public services before squeezing more money out of ordinary people?

Where has Karachi’s budget gone over all these years? Why does the country’s largest and most economically important city look so neglected compared with other major cities in Pakistan?

Many people believe corruption, political patronage, and poor governance have held Karachi back for decades. If that’s true, why do Karachi’s residents keep accepting it?

Why aren’t there larger, sustained public movements demanding accountability and better governance?

I’m genuinely asking:

Why doesn’t Karachi unite and demand its rights?

Why are people willing to tolerate the current state of the city?

What will it actually take for Karachi to get the infrastructure and public services its people deserve?

Do you think things will ever change, or have people simply accepted the status quo?

Interested to hear different views from people living in Karachi.

Assalamu Alaikum,

I would like to know which schools are considered the best and highest-rated in Karachi.

I live in London and am looking for a nursery school for my brother’s son, who will be starting soon.

I’m looking for a school that not only provides an excellent academic education but also helps develop children’s confidence, character, leadership skills, and overall personality. It is important that the school offers outstanding opportunities for growth, has highly qualified teachers, and places a strong emphasis on Islamic values, manners, and good character (Akhlaq).

I don’t mind paying higher fees if it means he receives the best possible education and upbringing.

I would really appreciate your recommendations and would love to hear about your experiences.