Masooma Shabbar

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“The Lion of God” by Masooma Shabbar

Submitted to Contest #102

When I read this topic, only one name came to my mind: Ali Ibn Abi Talib, The Lion of God. He is not just revered by Muslims, but he is a universally beloved figure. For the duration of this essay, I will refer to him as Maula Ali. The word ‘Maula’ has many different meanings itself, but to me it means a leader, a helper. A guardian.Maula Ali was one of the first converts to Islam and he was a protegee of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. He was an accomplished warrior, in-fact his name alone was enough to send a shiver down the enemy’s spine. But ...

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“Not your average blind follower.” by Masooma Shabbar

Submitted to Contest #102

I was born in a religion where we worshiped one God but since some years, one leader had started taking on a more authoritative role. God was still there, but you couldn’t worship God without worshiping this Man. Basically, he was infallible, above the law and his word was the final one, even if it went against the actual word of God. Naturally, people talked. No, actually they whispered. Because you didn’t know who was a fanatic believer of this Man and saying the wrong thing to the wrong person would socially ost...

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“2021 Is My Year” by Masooma Shabbar

Submitted to Contest #100

Daniel was busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen. He was over the moon and back. He felt as if nothing could go wrong and that finally his life was taking off. He had been selected for Masters at the University of his Dreams, his application for financial aid was approved and he had just received the big promotion that would mark the turning point of his career. His side hustle was also booming and for the first time in his life, his income was more than his expenses. And the best part of it all? He was able to celebrate all this happiness...

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A mother, a daughter, a wife. Hoping to change the world, one story a time