http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/-t1.htm  Imagination set free under the magnolia tree... short stories, essays, poetry .... if an idea can be put into words, then here is the place to share it. Forum Led by: Umm An-Nu'man, Aisha Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:29:18 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/12/22/62/30/artgar10.gif http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/-t1.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/of-all-people-part-3-final-t413.htm Umm An-Nu'man When we last left our characters ...Then Spelter did the unimaginable. The conclusion insha'Allah: He looked behind him trying to see the car he had just been told he’d rear-ended. Basil and The Professor looked at Spelter and then at each other incredulously. This guy couldn’t be serious could he? The Professor spoke up.“If you rear-end a car, the car you should be looking at would be in front of you.” “Oh yeah. That explains why I don’t see no damage.” “Do you ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:16:41 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/of-all-people-part-3-final-t413.htm#3487 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/of-all-people-part-3-final-t413.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-mommy-i-am-just-a-baby-t455.htm Esell Oh Mommy I am Just a Baby My mommy held me inside her For almost nine months I was growing fast & fine All waiting to come out to this world I imagined, everything would be perfect So would be my mother for me I couldn’t wait to see my mom & dad But still I had to wait till the end Here came the day when I was ready for the world Allah gave me life & loved ones I saw strange faces; i was scared in the outer world But there came the first best ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:47:50 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-mommy-i-am-just-a-baby-t455.htm#3912 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-mommy-i-am-just-a-baby-t455.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/we-try-our-best-t812.htm Khadija Assalamou aleikoum wa rahmatoullah wa barakatou here is a little something that came into my mind while I was washing up (not my favourite chore but it had to be done ) and this time, I did not wait , I just sat at my PC and did not get up until it was finished... too many thoughts I have let go because I did not write them on the spot (thinking I would remember later...). Anyway, this is a nasheed, I had the tune in my head but of course now it is gone but I still have the words : http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab112/sistersbookroom/writings/g7cl05fullbackround.gif We ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:29:18 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/we-try-our-best-t812.htm#6988 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/we-try-our-best-t812.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/she-says-allahu-akbar-t797.htm Amina Al-Bateeka Asalamu alaikum wa rahmat Alla wa barakatoo, Your encouragement in the last post I made inspired me to write something else! I came up with this... She Says Allahu Akbar “She’s on medicine”, they say, Writing her off, As if that is all she is- As if that’s all she’ll ever be... What if they looked closer? What would they see? A woman Fashioned by Allah , The Daughter of a Prophet, A warrior against Shaytan, A woman, whose ranks with Allah Could be ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:44:21 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/she-says-allahu-akbar-t797.htm#6856 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/she-says-allahu-akbar-t797.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/far-apart-t796.htm Amina Al-Bateeka Asalamu aliakuam wa rahmat Allah wa baraktoo, I wrote this a few months ago and I don't know...suddenly decided to share...(It probably has to do with the fact that I have not shared anything for months, LOL!) ------- From a distance, the room resembles a court of law. It has the same hard wooden flooring, and angry voices can be heard boomeranging against its walls, bouncing back and forth again. At last, two middle aged women with brown hair speckled gray emerge. They share the ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:10:19 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/far-apart-t796.htm#6846 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/far-apart-t796.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/magnolia-s-ramadan-poem-production-line-t703.htm Umm An-Nu'man It's official! The Magnolia Ramadan Poem Production Line has begun alhamdulillah! The rules are the same as last time insha'Allah. Please add two lines to the poem but copy the previous lines that came before yours insha'Allah . So your post will have the poem as it was before you added your two lines with your two lines (in a different colour ink insha'Allah) at the end and then the next person can add two lines after you insha'Allah. Was that confussing? If so, let me ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:39:54 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/magnolia-s-ramadan-poem-production-line-t703.htm#6230 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/magnolia-s-ramadan-poem-production-line-t703.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/7th-international-writing-competition-2009-t720.htm Mabsoota Anyone interested in entering inshaAllah? CALLING EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND ESPECIALLY YOUNG WRITERS AND THINKERS The Islamic Foundation is a leading centre of academic research in Islamic studies. We are also pioneers in publishing stories for Muslim children in the English language, having been among the first to do so back in the 1970's. The purpose of this competition is to nurture creativity and imagination among writers of all ages. We are looking for new and ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:01:17 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/7th-international-writing-competition-2009-t720.htm#6406 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/7th-international-writing-competition-2009-t720.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/ramadan-poem-production-line-t654.htm Umm An-Nu'man Sisters, we'd like to get your feedback about doing a Ramadan Poem Production Line (similar to the Hajj poem we did a few months back alhamdulillah). We'd like to see most (if not all) of the members participate insha'Allah (you don't have to be a poet ) and contribute 2 lines to the poem insha'Allah . Please take a few moments to vote if you'd be interested in such a project insha'Allah. Let's all vote for about a week insha'Allah and then if the majority say then we'll ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:43:59 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/ramadan-poem-production-line-t654.htm#5884 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/ramadan-poem-production-line-t654.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/islamic-writers-alliance-contest-for-those-interestd-in-entering-t435.htm naturedelight09

not sure if this should go here or not all the info is located here http://www.islamicwritersalliance.net/contests.html]]> Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:16:59 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/islamic-writers-alliance-contest-for-those-interestd-in-entering-t435.htm#3696 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/islamic-writers-alliance-contest-for-those-interestd-in-entering-t435.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/two-more-mm-poems-t514.htm M.M Salams Sorry I haven't been active lately, I've just finished my exams and it took a lot of studying and hard work. But now that it's all over alhamdulilah, I can't wait to post another poem..... or two Love Love is a feeling not many understand Love is something not held in one's hand Love is a sweetness that fills up our hearts Love is a pureness more clear than that of arts Love might sometimes crumble us like sand Love might keep us looking anything but grand Love ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sat, 30 May 2009 13:29:08 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/two-more-mm-poems-t514.htm#4515 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/two-more-mm-poems-t514.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/powerful-words-t520.htm Umm An-Nu'man

I saw this on a website and I thought to share it here insha'Allah.

Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.
- Anonymous]]> Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:36:42 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/powerful-words-t520.htm#4591 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/powerful-words-t520.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/poems-by-mm-t398.htm M.M Salams Ok, I think what I'll do is I'll put two poems in each new thread inshallah. And please sisters if any of you see any way I can make my poems better, please just post it ot pm it whichever you want. I've never had anyone's critique on my poetry and I would really like your totally HONEST opinions. I'm not the type alhamdulilah to get discouraged or annoyed by people's comments when I know they can help me better my work This poem I wrote after coming back from Morocco. I was ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:23:28 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/poems-by-mm-t398.htm#3350 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/poems-by-mm-t398.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/five-minute-free-write-t459.htm Umm An-Nu'man Free writing, as many of you know (and perhaps do), is an activity where you just put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard ) and write /type whatever comes to mind insha'Allah. It does not have to be complete sentences; it can be phrases, words, fragments, etc. It does not have to follow a theme and the thoughts don't have to be related or connected to one another. Just write whatever pops into your mind insha'Allah. Easel & Ink would like to invite all of our members (you ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:28:08 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/five-minute-free-write-t459.htm#3965 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/five-minute-free-write-t459.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/how-the-silence-roars-t304.htm Amina Al-Bateeka A poem/writing I wrote a long time ago, as well. I shared it before with sis Mabsoota, MashaAllah, and a few others. (Today, I am in the mood of posting. You don't need to respond, ) How the Silence Roars It’s funny, how you expect me to listen to you whenever you want me to, And funnier still- I do. Listen to you. Every word you say. And every word you don’t. I hear it well, As it tears my heart into pieces. How the Silence Roars! Loud and clear—it ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:13:22 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/how-the-silence-roars-t304.htm#2313 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/how-the-silence-roars-t304.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/do-what-he-used-to-do-t239.htm Mabsoota Do what he used to do Do want to give salaam to the Nabi? Do you want to hear him reply? Do you want your family with you? Do you want them to share too? Do you want to give salaam to the Nabi? Do what he used to do. Do you want to sit with the Nabi? Do you want to stand next to him? Do you want to meet his wives? Do you want to be by their side? Do you want to sit with the Nabi? Do what he used to do. Do you want to experience his smile? Do ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:13:58 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/do-what-he-used-to-do-t239.htm#1692 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/do-what-he-used-to-do-t239.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/there-is-still-hope-for-tomorrow-t267.htm Khadija Assalamou aleikoum wa rahmatoullah wa barakatou Here is a little something I wrote a few days ago ... i wanted a quote for my signature but it ended too big... the Background is from our sis Aisha Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:54:51 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/there-is-still-hope-for-tomorrow-t267.htm#1979 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/there-is-still-hope-for-tomorrow-t267.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/a-muslim-friendpoem-by-me-t385.htm ummTayyibah you all will enjoy this poem I have written a few years ago A Muslim Friend A Muslim friend is one that constantly reminds you of Allah A Muslim Friend is one that gives you sincere Naseehah A Muslim Friend is one that lends a helping hand when you are in need A Muslim Friend is one that remind you to follow a bad deed with a good deed A Muslim Friend is one that loves you for the sake of our Creator A Muslim Friend is one that reminds you of ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:25:46 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/a-muslim-friendpoem-by-me-t385.htm#3232 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/a-muslim-friendpoem-by-me-t385.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/shall-we-by-mabsoota-t240.htm Mabsoota Shall we? Shall we meet up in Al - Jannah? In the market area? The place where the north wind will blow, And a fragrance will envelop us, And we’ll become more beautiful than before? So shall we make it a date? Shall we meet one another there? In a place which I imagine is tranquil, And happiness overwhelms us? Wouldn’t it be wonderful? To meet in such a place? Hurry lets decide today, Let’s agree to do just that, Let’s leave this life with aspirations Of ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:21:31 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/shall-we-by-mabsoota-t240.htm#1693 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/shall-we-by-mabsoota-t240.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-my-mother-that-s-my-mother-t445.htm Esell Oh My Mother, That’s My Mother When I opened my eyes into this world, All I could know is nothing but love My world was just in her loving arms That was the best moment of my life Which I can just imagine but don’t remember I felt a soft touch, a beautiful smile A happy face, a young lady holding me with pride Oh My Mother, that’s my Mother I grew up with her love & care Nothing else was that clear Just me & my mother that was all I could feel But ... Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:17:12 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-my-mother-that-s-my-mother-t445.htm#3827 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/oh-my-mother-that-s-my-mother-t445.htm http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/once-upon-a-time-t412.htm Zaza As Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Sister Umm An-Nu’man I am sure you thought at last something from Zaza. My notebook is still blank……but there are many ways to tell a story. Here’s my way. Sisters' Short stories & Poems & Essays Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:09:31 GMT http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/once-upon-a-time-t412.htm#3479 http://easelandink.forumotion.com/sisters-short-stories-poems-essays-f10/once-upon-a-time-t412.htm