“Affan looked at her with a raised eyebrow; he was impressed with the child’s knowledge of Asma ul Husna (Allah’s names) and their meanings, and a good chess move at the same time.”

— Umaima Kanwal

““Says the woman who fell hopelessly in love with a man who couldn’t stand up for himself, is married, and has two kids,” Seher fired back.”

— Umaima Kanwal

“Seher definitely knew he was looking at her, but things were still too complicated between them to allow him into her life, much less her heart; so she chose not to look back.”

— Umaima Kanwal

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Umaima Kanwal

A 22 year old enthusiast who explores emotions, resilience, and psychology through writing. Writing fiction that keeps us close to reality. My debut book is Al-Muntaqim.

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