Islamic Stories & Reflections | By Kafayat Olubukola
Enveloped in his warm embrace, his sweet smell won’t stop piercing my nose. My heart beating in excitement, I used to love this smell, his aftershave’s smell. No wonder he looks more handsome!“I’m sorry dear, I’m sorry! You are my only love, my angel, my rare gem!” He mutters in my ears.A cheeky smile appears […]
He walks in with his Mum.“Asalam’alykum” he greets.My heart starts pounding. I don’t get the feeling! It’s like I’m afraid but of what? I don’t know.Idayah and Mar’yam respond to his teslim while I stay mute. Trying to avoid his gaze, I carry my daughter from the bed…“Isn’t this room too hot?” Says his mother […]
In an eye distance, standing before me is this handsome figure I ever loved. Even though the whole atmosphere is overwhelmed with darkness, I can visibly see all his handsome body parts; the tall structure, the broad chest, the pretty oval face. He is still the same as before!I sit still surprised, confused, perturbed and […]
Just like every mother in the world, I’m in the pain threshold. I never know whether I will die or live! No wonder Allah says the jannah of every child lies under the feet of his mother. Child labour, an excruciating dilemma!“Mar’yam! Mar’yam…! Wake up, this isn’t the time for you to sleep. You shouldn’t […]
Asalam’alykum everyone, I’m sorry for skipping last week’s update and also updating this week’s late. It was due to my exams so I had to concentrate on my studies but I’m now through and In’shaa’Allah I’m promising such won’t repeats itself. I pray Allah increase us in eeman!… Also about ‘how will I cope?’ We will still have to watch out! Alhamdulillah we are progressing… Feeling an extreme heat, I rushed out of the bed. Everywhere is dark because the IBEDC has not been giving us electricity since a week now. Our generator has also been faulty since three days, even if it isn’t, there is no […]
Walking across the street in the later evening, I keep shaking my head. The bars are filled with men and women likewise boys and girls, guest houses and hotels aren’t exclusive. Today is the evening of the so called Valentine Day. Many people are going astray today! Many innocent souls will get lost in the […]
“Stop crying my dear, I know you were only pretending to be okay. You aren’t…”I cut in as I continue crying aloud, “does he even ever loved me?”“I don’t think someone like Lukman can ever love. An innocent girl like you easily fall for deceit” says Idayah.Crying loudly, “This is too cruel and inhuman…”“Sorry dear! […]
The whole room becomes silent, my brother has spilled an unexpected bean. I don’t want to cry but the tears keep threatening to roll down. For this moment, I hate my brother. He is to consider my feelings, doesn’t he know how hurt I am feeling? I sniff and try to hold back the tears, […]
Opening my eyes,“Where am I?” I ask myself as I look around the room.“Hospital?” Seeing the needle and the blood drip, I’m convinced I’m in a hospital. “But why? I supposed to be dead! What the hell happened?” tears start flowing from my eyes, I’m crying again.Enters Ummy, “you are awake! Alhamdulillah!” She says as […]
Gazing into an empty space, reminiscing the painful moments, stream of tears flowing from my eyes,How I wish I had listen to Ummy!How I wish I had listen to Abu Aniifa!How I wish I had listen to brother Abdullah!I sob quietly and see no one to comfort me. I’m left alone to bear the pain […]