Stories tagged “islam”
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A "Just So" Story
Gunman-ji closed the gate of Diplomat-sahib’s compound and then ducked through the small side door to resume his post. He looked up and down the street both ways, ensuring that no bad elements had followed Driver-bhai home on the circuitous drive...
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His Final Wish
She obeyed the will: flying from Oman to London, then taking another three and-a-half hours by bus to reach Pentland Firth and the Scottish isle of Floasa. Like its sister Stroma, the lure of the mainland and hardship of living on such a barren, rain-b...
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On a sunny Saturday
With the temperature at a record-breaking high this quarter, I went out to enjoy the auras of the sun and walk up and down the avenues of downtown. It took some time until Spring’s gentle warmth replaced the cruel and wet Winter months. In this c...