Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

Umera Ahmad

It is a collection of three stories; Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Aao Hum Pehla Qadam Dhartay Hain and Ye Jo Ik Subha Ka Sitara Hai.
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan (English: My being, an Invisible Mote of Dust) is the story of a woman torn between faith, fidelity and forgiveness. Saba is married to Arfeen against the wishes of his parents. Being in love with Saba, Arfeen feels a strange and unfathomable tinge of spirituality in her. Despite the displeasure of his parents, they are happy and satisfied with their life. Overwhelmed by her hatred for Saba, Arfeen’s mother plans to get rid of her by maligning her character. What follows is a lifetime of struggle and tolerance for Saba during which her faith in God remains unshaken.