Sekinat Amazing Stories

Ridwan: Doctor, please, tell us! What's wrong with our child? Doctor: Following your child's birth, we noticed concerning health indicators—jaundice, pallor, and signs of anemia. After conducting tests, we discovered your baby has sickle cell disease. I'm deeply sorry. There's a fifty-fifty chance of survival. Your child is currently in the pediatric unit. Ridwan and Zainab: (shocked, their jaws drop) Ridwan: No! Doctor, there must be a mistake. I am A.A. There's no way this diagnosis is accurate. My wife can confirm. Zainab: Yes, Doctor, we're both A.A. There's been a misunderstanding. Doctor: I understand your concerns. However, the test results are conclusive. Take a look for yourselves. (Hands them the report) Ridwan: (takes the paper, hands trembling) This can't be happening! Zainab: (reads alongside him, her expression grave) Doctor: Doctor: which is why we are concern if truly you are A.A OR A.S, so we would like to conduct some test on you as wel...

  A WEEK LATER (morning 7:01am) Ridwan: (dressing up) baby!! Zainab: (running from the kitchen to join him in their master bedroom, happily ) guess what baby? Ridwan: whhha? Why are you so excited? Zainab: just guess? (place her hand behind her ) c’mon! try to guess? Ridwan: you know I’m not good at guessing game. Zainab: atleast give it a try now, for my sake. Ridwan: ok fine! You are pregnant? Zainab: hell no! why would I be pregnant? We got married 9 days ago. Babies doesn’t form at fast. Ridwan: you know I’m eager! I love babies so much and I cant wait to carry mine, and that’s the lifetime gift you can ever give me baby. Zainab: (couldn’t resist staring at his eyes) may Allah bless us with a pious kids soon. Ridwan: so what are you holding? Zainab: (stretch out her hands towards his face) smell it? Ridwan: why would I spell what I can see? C’mon baby, open your hand let me see it. Zainab: don’t you trust me? or do you think I will place a dirt in my hand for my crown to smell...

Mustakeemah: (seated on the floor in the kitchen thinking about her life) Mubarak: (shouts her name from his room) Mustakeemah!!! Mustakeemah: (quickly gets up) sir!!!! Am coming now (she dusts her dress and heads to his room) sir, you called for me? Mubarak: (looking all set up for work) pack the plates and clean this room, am heading to work… but before you do that, where is the list I told you to write? Mustakeemah: (confused) what list sir? I don’t remember you said anything as such. Mubarak: did you just call me a liar? Mustakeemah: no no!! sir, why would I ever do that? Ok then I will write the list but what should I write there? Mubarak: (shakes his head in pity) you don’t know me, do you? If I bounce on you right now, you might pass out. Get your skull out of my room right now and list the things you will need for yourself.. I won’t repeat myself. Mustakeemah: ok ok sir! I will do that right away. Few minutes later. Mustakeemah: (she barges into his room panting heavily) here i...

As a young Muslim navigating school, friends, family, and faith, life can feel overwhelming. Between peer pressure, academic stress, and inner struggles, it’s easy to feel lost or disconnected from Allah. But here’s the truth: Allah is always near, and dua (supplication) is your most powerful tool. It’s not just about memorizing Arabic phrases — it’s about calling on your Creator in moments of fear, doubt, joy, or confusion. This article shares 10 beautiful, easy-to-remember duas every Muslim teen should know — and when to use them in real life.  1. Dua for When You Feel Overwhelmed or Anxious > اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا “O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy.” (Ibn Hibban, authentic) When to use it: Before an exam, when you're emotionally stressed, or dealing with something heavy. Why it matters: This dua reminds you that ease comes only from Allah, and He can make the hardest things manageable. 2. Dua for Forgiveness After Sin > رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَ...