HE & ME

My Routine Life

Shaziya's P.O.V

I lifted my niqab to wash my face since it was burning due to hot weather.I was quite struggling to do my job since few of my patients threw me disgusting look when they see their dietitian all covered in black from top to bottom.But few of my patients are extremely sweet as they dint even care about my appearance.Now that is what I need who cares about their thoughts as far as I am struggling to make my Lord happy, Im happy about that.

Hi I'm Shaziya,23 years old currently pursuing my RD internship in JIPMER,Pondicherry.My parents are extremely supportive in allowing me to study and work.According to my mom, I'm allowed to study because I did not get any suitable alliance for my marriage and for my Father, I'm their one and only child and I'm given the entire freedom to study whatever I want till the end of this year.

Yes....by the end of this year my parents will definitely get me married which means only 4 more months are left.

The time is around 5 in the evening and I havn't done my Asr salah.I was waiting for my last patient Baby Rafa, 2 years old.I have not read her case sheet since she is my senior's patient due to her absence I have to deal with that kid.

I called the reception desk,"Hey this Dt.Shaziya I'm waiting for my patient Baby Rafa their appointment is around 5 and its getting really late for my namaaz.Ask them to wait for me if they check while I'm praying..okay?"

"Sure ma'am will ask them to"

Thats the another major plus the institution gave me permission to do my salah within my office.No matter how many people hate you in India there is always a group of people who will always treat you like family...Thats India...Unity in Diversity..!!

I locked my office and removed my niqab.I loosened my hijab and did my ablution.I felt the water washed away all of my past sins and the thoughts about my sins made my eyes well with tears.I raised my hands to initialize my namaaz and very slowly I indulged in the beauty of the salah.

After 15 minutes,while I was reciting dua my office rang continously.I immediately rushed and picked up the call.

The receptionist spoke,"Sorry ma'am if I disturbed your prayer"

I smiled at her apology and said,"Not a problem I just finished praying...So what is it?"

"Actually ma'am your patient postponed their visit since you were praying when they came.He said he will come tomorrow by 11 in the morning"

"Ohh..okay then I will leave.."

"Good day ma'am" 

"Good day to you too"

I packed my stuffs as in my laptop,few case files,my books,my lunch box and my car keys.I double checked my appearance in the mirror to make sure that my niqab is tied tightly and none of my hair is seen.I waved good bye to the sweet receptionist and walked slowly to the parking area.

I unlocked my silver coloured car,NANO and started to drive home.I was totally mesmerised by the beautiful french colony when I drove through the beach.

"I'm so lucky to be a pondicherry girl"

I smiled contently and rushed home to avoid traffic.Just like my prediction my sweet mother was waiting for me at our house entrance.Since  we resided in a gated community we had good bunch of good neighbours.It became my mom's routine to chit chat with our neighbours till I return from the hospital.I parked my car and said,"Assalamu alaikum Maa..."

She kissed my forehead and replied."Wa alaikum salaam...go and change your clothes while I make tea..Go!"

I waved at my neighbours and rushed into my room.It became  my regular routine to wash my abaya,hijab and niqab ever since I started to intern.I changed into my full sleeved nightdress and offered my Magrib salah.I grabbed my cup of tea and sat down in the couch to recite Surat ul Waqqiah.

Just after finishing my recitation the door bell rang, I tied my niqab and opened the door to see Mahira aunty our family matchmaker.I mentally prayed,"Ya Allah..save me..!!"and I said,"Assalamu Alaikum...come in aunty..!!"

She slightly shreiked as soon as she took in my niqab appearance.She clutched her heart and said,"Oh Shazi darling..you again scared me..!!!"

I rolled my eyes and said,"Sorry aunty.."

But I mentally thought,"Oh Aunty dear you and your drama again"

I lifted my niqab since there were no male and called out my mom to talk with Mahira Aunty. Because if I talk with her, by the end of the conversation I would be driven mad.Whenever she comes to our house she always brings some alliance much to my hatred causing me to hate her more and more.

My mom whispered me to make some tea for her.When I turned to leave Mahira aunty started say,"Zariya there is a proposal for our Shaziya....."

And I fast walked to the kitchen.I took the worlds time in preparing two cups of tea and served the ladies.When I stood up to leave the drawing room Mahira aunty grabbed my hand and asked me, "What are your expectations for your future husband my child?"

I threw "WHAT THE HELL" look towards my mom and she in return pleaded me to reply politely.Ughhh sometimes my mom can be non understanding.

I deeply breathed and said,"I expect my future husband to respect and allow me to practice niqab and abaya.That is it Aunty."

She was shell shocked at my reply because girls nowadays wants their future spouse to own a house,BMW car,a stack of credit cards and a back up plan.Of course I would not mind these stuff but they are only secondary.If my future spouse is a practicing muslim and fears Allah SWT then I will be my life Queen size.According to me, the man who fears Allah SWT and respects Prophet Muhammed PBUH will never ever cheat upon his wife and family.

My mother proudly smiled at my reply and I said,"Aunty, now excuse me I have got plenty of work to do.."

I rushed to my room without waiting for her reply and started to do my patient's diet chart which consumed all of my concentration.