Anarkali

rms and yawned, feeling a sense of contentment wash over her. She had had a wonderful time at the wedding cel

on the beautiful silver necklace that her mother had given her the night before. I

ove and support they had always given her. She felt grateful for the gift of music and dance that had been passed down

of her mother moving around in the kitchen. She got out of bed and padded

azia said, smiling at her da

id," she said. "I had a wonderful time last night. Tha

e, dear," she said. "I'm glad you like it. Now, let's get ready to go to th

ike a great idea, Mother," she said. "I could use some n

and pick up some new cloth," she said. "You can choose out s

She loved spending time with her mother, and

n to get ready to head out, Junaid came i

ing Anarkali and Shazia each a hug. "I

azia nodded, sm

narkali said. "We were just gett

"I'll come with you. We can stop by the music stall and

tement. "Really, Father?" she sa

ar," he said. "But I promise you

elt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She loved days like this, spe

thinking. Maybe it's time for you to start learning some new dances. You're get

ation. She was ready to learn and grow, and

dances, Mother," she said.

e of the more traditional dances," she said. "The ones that

t. "That sounds amazing, Mother," she

their wares and the smell of fresh bread and spices filled the air. She felt a sen

me across a stall selling beautiful fabrics. Anarkali's eyes w

ugging on Shazia's arm. "This fabric

ded. "Of course, dear

t some of the other stalls. Anarkali and Shazia chatted with the v

ll package. "I found something interesting," h

then Anarkali took the package from Junaid. Inside,

claimed. "This is beautifu

said, nodding towards a nearby stall. "The vendor said it

. "I love it, Father!" she said, givi

ali and Junaid. "I think we've found everything we

ooden flute. "Yes, let's go home," she

potted her best friend Najma walking towards them. Najma's bright smile and spa

over to her friend. "I'm so glad I ra

me spices for my mother," she said. "But I'm so glad I ran into yo

ith my parents," she said. "We were picking up some fabric and spices

ely!" she said. "But what about your pa

smiles. "Mother, Father, can I please stay with Najma for a bit?" Anarkal

hen Shazia nodded. "Okay, dear," she said.

agerly. "I will,

li's hair. "Have fun, darling,"

ned to Anarkali with a mischievous grin. "S

citement. "I don't know," she sa

"I know!" she exclaimed. "Let's go get some sweets from that

ith excitement. "Yes, let

d chattering as they went. As they walked, they talked about

ed by the heavenly aroma of freshly baked sweets. They spent severa

assorted sweets and continued on thei

sting stalls and vendors. They watched in awe as a group of skilled craftsmen demonstra

a mischievous glint in her eye. "Hey, do yo

ed with excitement. "W

formers!" she exclaimed. "I heard there's a r

with excitement. "Yes, l

e the street performers were gathered. As they walked, they

bats, and musicians all performing for the crowd. Najma and Anarkali watched in a

to Anarkali with a grin. "This

"I know, right?" she said. "I'm so

denly spotted a familiar figure standing by a nearby stall. It

d over to greet the Imam. "Assalamu alaikum, Imam Hassa

g. "Wa alaikum assalam, my dear girls," he said. "It

t their morning at the market and their plans for the rest of the day. Imam H

Imam a question. "Imam Hassan, ca

Imam Hassan replied.

king. "I was just wondering...what's the

said. "You know, I've been married to my wonderful wife for over 30 years now, and I c

respect each other, not just as husband and wife, but as individuals. You must also communi

nding," he said. "Marriage is not always easy, and there will be times when you disagree and argue. But if you hav

ently to Imam Hassan's words, n

question that had been on her mind for a whi

he said. "It's a feeling that can bring great joy and happiness, but it can also bri

to chat with Imam Hassan, Najma suddenly spoke up, asking the Imam another question.

u know, I always say that the right person is someone who makes you feel like the best version

good," he said. "It's also about finding someone who shares your values and your vision for the future. Someone who is

topics, from marriage and love to family and friendship. Najma and Anarkali left th