Author: Mindful Team

We all know the power of prayer but do we realise it? BY MISBAH MOMIN Almost all of us are familiar with our obligatory prayers and optional (zikr) but do we really understand the power of prayer? Prayers may only consist of words but do we realise how powerful words become when they connect with the Creator/Allah? I was always fascinated by the concept of prayer and my curiosity peaked when I heard people around me saying to each other “Dua’on mein yaad rakhna aur dua karna.” I began to believe that there had to be some secret behind this…

I asked God to take away my habit. God said, no. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, no. His spirit is whole, is body is only temporary. I asked God to grant me patience. Go said, no. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is learned. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, no. I give you blessings, happiness is up to you. I asked God to spare me pain. God said, no. Suffering draws…

Review by AZ The novel Trust revolves around a wealthy childless couple from Manhattan, New York called Andrew and Mildred Bevel in the form of four short stories. The short stories are arranged as a novella, a fractional memoir, a memoir of that memoir, and a journal. A finance giant in the early 20th century, Bevel has created a huge fortune for himself. His biography is part ofTrust’s first act, “Bonds,” a thinly obscure novella written by Harold Vanner, an unimportant author, who diligently records the financial myth of Benjamin and Helen Rask, also a childless, prosperous Manhattan couple -…

Using Leaf Mould For Soil Nourishment By Noshin Sarfraz The most important step in gardening, whether for flowers or veggie growing is its foundation and base. The base comprises of soil, its structure, nature and characteristics. A poor soil which has never been amended but continuously used is a depleted soil and no amount of good seed, seedlings or plants will grow well in it. Adding chemical fertilizers is not the answer but adding decomposed material in the form of composted plants, foliage or aged treated manures is the answer. The important factor is the decomposition aspect as adding non…

First of all, is sleep hygiene even a thing?Yes, it is.Living in this digital world has tweaked all of us in a way that we are rushed, to a point that when we even a scroll an Instagram post that is in SLOW MO- we tend to tap the heart icon.It is liked.Similarly slowing down is liked by the body and mind. It is needed and essential to live a life that is full zest creating a positive impact on oneself and everyone around them.Mental exhaustion and deteriorating mental health have numerous causes, but one cause that always makes it…

Who has the IT factor when we talk about style? This wedding season we pick the country’s best dressed and most stylish divas who know how to work it: BAKHTAWAR MALIK Truly elegant in this dainty white Sabyasachi Mukherjee sari accessorized with an adorable Judith Lieber clutch and that funky hairdo ALEENA NADEEM Steals the spotlight and makes it her own as she stuns on her Nikkah in an elegant Sabyasachi Mukherjee sari, paired with a veil to create the perfect East meets West look. ALIZEH RABBANI Turning heads in this stunning suffuse by Sana Yasir lengha choli, elegantly styled…

Embarking on an unforgettable adventure, our road trip on bikes took us through the mesmerizing landscapes of Northern Pakistan. The entire bike trip from Attabad lake up to the Sost border saw us travelling through icy cold temperatures that were rarely above 1 or 2°C which, while riding, felt like at least -2 or -3°C. There were a total of about 25 Harley Owners Group (HOG) riders in this tour of which 11 were from Karachi and 14 were from the HOG capital chapter from Islamabad led by Yasir Khan. HOG has a presence in nearly every major country and…

Laughter is the best medicine and Sabah Bano Malik is proof of that, says Anmol Irfan Q: I think most of your followers know that you lived in the US before moving to Pakistan, tell us a little bit about the impact that transition had on you Sabah: Being a Pakistani American, the only vacation we had was after saving up for a few years and coming to Pakistan. It’s so crazy to think there was no wifi or smartphones in the 80s and 90s, so when you left Pakistan, you didn’t know when you’d get to see each other again. For…

S I S T E R, M O T H E R, W I F E, D E S I G N E R Mindfu l Pays Homage To One Of Lahore’s Most Beloved Personalities YOU DID THIS BEAUTIFUL SHOOT BUT IT IS MUCH MORE THAN THAT. WHAT WERE YOU HOPING TO COMMUNICATE? This photoshoot was done to showcase the collection in which Nickie played a huge role in the conceptualisation and design. It pays tribute to her legacy and her design philosophy. WHAT ROLE DID NICKIE PLAY IN YOUR LIFE? She was my soulmate, confidante, advisor, partner and above…

NADIA JAMIL Reflects on the mosaic that is her life with DURRAH AMAN Q- Tell us about your childhood, how was it like? My childhood was a mix of a lot of things, most of all it was full of love. We were around 13-14 cousins, and we were all equally mischievous. We used to climb trees, play ‘dark room’, hide from the Qari Sahab, it was just a lot of fun. But because I’m a survivor of child sexual abuse, there’s an element of loneliness regardless of how amazing everything else is. Because I was unable to talk about…