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Hi Ed,

It’s really great that you guys covered Girls on bikes rally (April 6). Girls at Dhabas is, undoubtedly, changing the narrative of how girls and women exist in public spaces. We really need to go out and reclaim our space; we are always discouraged to go out alone either because our family is too scared of the men outside or they just simply think public spaces are not for girls. Such rallies will really encourage girls to push limits.

It would be really great if you guys review Motorcycle Girl when it’s released!

Faiza Hussain, Karachi

Salam Ed,

Thank you for publishing a moving story on how elderly parents are being treated in this modern age. My grandmother died last year and to this day, the smell of jasmine flowers brings memories of her wonderful face; she would always tuck jasmine flowers in her earrings. I just have to close my eyes to feel the warmth of her love. Parents are a blessing, but unfortunately, we only realize it when they are gone.

Salma Qayoom, Peshawar

Hello Ed,

“Old age homes” by Hamna Maan was a touching and heart-warming story. It made me think of my grandfather, who used to live alone in his apartment; even at the age of 70, he wished he had a job. When he ran out of his savings, he had to rely on my mother for money. I always admired my grandfather because he was so determined to find work and would always smile even though he was going through really tough times. He never used to complain. Three years before his death, he got a job in a local library.

I just want to say: always appreciate your parents’ and grand parents’ hard work and never think of them as a burden.

Manal Syed, Peshawar

Visiting charity organizations

Hello Editor,

I have observed many people during Ramazan give charity to people and organizations that don’t deserve. It actually happens out of negligence because we have no idea where to donate. That is why we usually end up donating to organizations that are extremely popular.

I think charity and welfare organizations should allow people to visit and ask youth to volunteer and spend some time with them. This way people will really develop empathy for the orphans and needy and will also get to know how charity organizations work.

Kauser Junaid, Lahore

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Reflection

Narrated by Abu Bakra (R.A)

Allah’s Apostle (S.A.W) said thrice, ‘Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins?’ We said, ‘Yes, O Allah’s Apostle.’ He said, ‘To join partners in worship with Allah: to be undutiful to one’s parents.’ The Prophet sat up after he had been reclining and added, ‘And I warn you against giving forged statement and a false witness; I warn you against giving a forged statement and a false witness.’ The Prophet kept on saying that warning till we thought that he would not stop.

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73, Number 7

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