Relationship Tips: The Hidden Strength of Respecting Your Wife

Relationship tips about wife’s moral rights by Mufti Makram Qasmi

Introduction: Relationship Tips Rooted in Islamic Wisdom When it comes to relationship tips, modern advice often focuses on communication or compatibility—but centuries ago, Islam laid the foundation for a truly balanced and peaceful married life. A happy marriage begins at home, where mutual respect, love, and compassion between husband and wife create harmony not only … Read more

Psychology of Motherhood: Powerful Joys and Silent Struggles

Psychology of Motherhood book by Dr. Saleem Akhtar

Psychology of Motherhood is one of the most profound subjects in human development, shaping not only individual lives but also entire societies. The love of a mother is often celebrated in literature, psychology, and culture, yet it carries both the joy of unconditional affection and the silent struggles of sacrifice. Without motherhood, the growth of … Read more

Women Rights in Pakistan: Struggles, Voices, and Hope

Iftikhar Arif speaking on women rights

Women rights in Pakistan have been a central issue for decades, marked by systemic challenges such as the deprivation of basic human rights, educational backwardness, social and economic oppression, and the lack of autonomy in personal decisions. Despite these struggles, women poets and writers have consistently raised their voices, using literature as a powerful tool … Read more

Partition Stories of Women: Silent Suffering, Brave Voices

Partition stories of women from 1947, featuring book cover of "The Other Side of Silence" and Dementi Sehgal's account.

Partition stories are not just about shifting borders; they are about shattered lives, broken homes, and haunting silences that still echo across generations. Among the most tragic and underrepresented of these partition stories are those of women—Hindu, Muslim, Sikh—who bore the brunt of violence, displacement, and trauma. While official histories often reduce the 1947 Partition … Read more

Marital Ethics in Islam: A Shocking Path to Peace or Pain?

Cover of Khawateen Islami Encyclopedia highlighting Marital Ethics in Islam by Abul Fazl Noor Ahmad.

Marital ethics in Islam serve as a spiritual and moral foundation for one of the most intimate human relationships — marriage. Unlike the superficial or materialistic view of marriage found in many modern cultures, Islam approaches this union as a divine sign and a sacred trust. As the Qur’an states: “And among His signs is … Read more

Saudi Girls Education: Empowerment and Suppression Revealed

Cover collage of Nine Parts of Desire and Urdu translation Parday ke Peechay highlighting Saudi girls education.

Saudi girls education remains one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood subjects when it comes to Muslim societies. While stereotypes about the oppression of women dominate Western media narratives, the lived experiences of many Muslim women—particularly in the Middle East—reveal a complex interplay of religion, culture, and evolving social norms. Misconceptions vs. Realities in Muslim … Read more

Women Rights After French Revolution: Shocking Truths and Setbacks

Cover of Urdu translation of The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir, highlighting Yasir Jawad’s translation and the theme of women rights after French Revolution, focusing on vote and employment issues.

Women rights after French Revolution became a deeply contested issue in intellectual history, especially when re-examined through the lens of Simone de Beauvoir’s landmark work The Second Sex. Translated into Urdu by Yasir Jawad under the title Aurat: Jismani, Tareekhi, Nafsiati aur Muasharti Mutala, this text remains central to feminist thought and modern social critique. … Read more

The First Women Rights Advocates Sparked a Global Awakening

The First Women’s Rights Advocates

The First Women Rights Advocates were not merely participants in a broader movement — they were the torchbearers who challenged the norms of their time. Their activism, courage, and intellect laid the foundation for modern feminism, particularly in colonised societies like Egypt, where gender and politics intersected in powerful and complex ways. Leila Ahmed’s pivotal … Read more

Bold Urdu Feminist Letter Exposes Male Hypocrisy and Social Injustice

An illustrated woman writing a letter in traditional Urdu script, symbolizing resistance and expression

Urdu feminist letter writing has rarely been as impactful as in Laila ke Khutoot, the bold and poetic work of Qazi Abdul Ghaffar. Through an imaginary female character, “Laila,” this literary piece transforms a simple letter into a fiery manifesto against patriarchy, hypocrisy, and the emotional manipulation women endure in a male-dominated society. This isn’t … Read more

Begum Shaista Ikramullah: A Fearless Journey from Purdah to Parliament

Begum Shaista Ikramullah

Introduction Begum Shaista Ikramullah played a crucial role in the Pakistan Movement, advocating for women’s rights and contributing significantly to literature and politics. Her autobiography, From Purdah to Parliament, provides valuable insights into her journey, struggles, and achievements. Early Life and Education Born on July 22, 1915, in Calcutta, Begum Shaista Ikramullah belonged to an … Read more