Life Is Beautiful
When the bright sun
Smiles at you
Early in the morning
I Want to Break the Gender Stereotypes in Afghanistan
Maya Angelou once said, “I am a feminist. I’ve been female for a long time now. I’d be stupid not to be on my own side.’’ She is absolutely right.
Fairytale
Families stay warm around the wood heaters, the cozy sandali
Sweet conversations with a cup of Afghan green tea
The Short Life of Khadija Who Was Forced to Marry
She had not met the man, not even during the engagement, and the only reason that Khadija’s family agreed to marry her was that the man offered a large dowry.
Bloodshed in Kunduz
Kunduz knows bloodshed
Kunduz is going through hard times
But our government is deaf
Talking to Myself
I said to myself: Have patience
No! said the storms in my head
A Girl in the Masjid
The clock turns 8:45 p.m.,
and I hear Mullah’s Adhan.
I need to get ready, for now I’m in
a rush.
A Girl Who Ran Away: Fatima’s Story
The Nikah required that at least one relative from the bride’s side attend, so Fatima called her sister to come to her wedding.
A Good Father, a Hero
My father had the best smile. I called him Padar Jan. Father. He would reply Bale, dukhtarum. Yes, my daughter.