The novel revolves around the Mirza family, a powerful yet emotionally divided household.
Sikandar Mirza divorces his wife mercilessly just because she gives birth to a daughter instead of a son. This shows his cruelty and becomes a painful beginning for the family’s story.
Alam Mirza, Sikandar’s elder brother, is completely different—kind and responsible. During a confrontation with enemies who try to abduct young Hale, Alam is shot but survives. To protect Hale’s honor and future, Alam announces her marriage (nikah) with his son Ruhan, a strong but emotionally distant man who always treated Hale like a younger sister.
Hale is a sweet, innocent, sixteen-year-old girl who fears Ruhan because of his strict and harsh attitude. But fate ties them together in marriage, a bond neither of them is ready to accept.
The Mirza family has many members:
Alam Mirza (elder son of Be Jaan, married to Faiza Begum; children: Zaryan, Ruhan, and Aiza).
Sikandar Mirza (estranged son, married against his family’s will, cut ties).
Sara (sister, married abroad, with two children Aashir and Neha).
Be Jaan (the grandmother, the emotional pillar of the family).
Conflicts rise:
Zaryan, the elder brother, lives in Karachi, handling international business. Handsome, magnetic, but with secrets of his own.
Ruhan, brave yet hot-tempered, protects the family and Hale but refuses to accept her as his wife.
Hale struggles to find her place, torn between childhood innocence and the forced responsibilities of being Ruhan’s bride.
On the other side, a parallel story runs of Ana and her mother Raima Begum. Ana is a hardworking, studious girl supporting her ill mother by teaching in a small school. Their quiet and struggling life is destined to collide with the Mirza family’s stormy world.
Love, betrayal, honor, revenge, and family bonds dominate the story. Secrets of the past It is a peaceful winter dawn, the time of Tahajjud prayer, when only those whom Allah loves deeply are granted the strength to rise and worship Him.
From a grand mansion, a young man named Hamid Ali Shah steps out, wrapped in a simple shawl. Every day before dawn, he walks towards the mosque to bow before his Creator, seeking forgiveness with tears in his eyes. His recitation of the Qur’an, especially Surah Ar-Rahman, carries such depth and beauty that it feels like a divine spell, pulling hearts towards Allah.
The mosque’s Imam notices him—quiet, handsome, always lost in worship, never speaking to anyone. After two years of watching, the Imam finally approaches. When asked about his identity, Hamid humbly replies, “I am only Allah’s sinful servant.” He then asks a question that reveals his broken heart: “Does Allah forgive every sinner, no matter how sinful? Does He never turn away?” The Imam assures him that Allah’s mercy is infinite and that no sinner is ever abandoned if he sincerely repents. Hamid only requests one thing: “Please pray that Allah is pleased with me.”
After prayer, Hamid returns home, where an old servant greets him with fatherly concern. Once arrogant and feared, Hamid has now softened. He avoids food, avoids pleasure, and avoids the world. The servant gently reminds him that even piety loses meaning if his mother continues to suffer because of his detachment. Hamid nods, trying to mend his ways for her sake.
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Novel Name
Sham E Intezar
Writer Name
Aneela Kanwal
Sneak Peak Of The Novel
کچھ وقت کے بعد پھر وہ اٹھا اور ایک قران پاک اٹھا کر، اس کی اونچی آواز میں تلاوت شروع کر دی ___
ایک جادو تھا ، اس کی آواز میں __ ہر سننے والے کو ایک دم اونی طرف کھینچ لیتا __
سوره آلرٙحمٰن کی تلاوت کرتے ہوئے باقاعدہ اس کی آنکھوں سے آنسو نکل رہے تھے ___
تلاوت میں اس قدر مگن تھا کہ اسے کسی چیز کا ہوش نہیں تھا __
تھوڑی دیر بعد ، امام مسجد آ گیا __
پچھلے 2 سال سے وہ اس لڑکے کو دیکھ رہے تھے ، جو کسی سے کوئی بات نہیں کرتا تھا __ بس اپنی نماز ادا کرتا اور نکل جاتا __
کافی دفعہ امام صاحب نے بات کرنا چاہی لیکن وہ لڑکا اتنا موقع نہیں دیتا تھا __
آج امام صاحب وقت سے تھوڑا پہلے آ گے تھے __
مسجد میں آ کر دیکھا تو ، وہی خوش شکل لڑکا ، مسجد میں ایک کونے میں دیوار سے ٹیک لگا کر بیٹھا ہوا تھا __
امام مسجد مسکرا کر اس کی طرف چل دیے __
" السلام عليكم ! " امام نے آہستہ سے کہا __
لیکن وہ کسی کی موجودگی کو جانے بغیر ہی بیٹھا رہا __یح دیکھ کر امام صاحب نے اونچی آواز میں سلام کیا __
" و سلام !" لڑکے نے اپنے خیال سے نکل کر جواب دیا __
" میں بہت عرصے صی تمہیں دیکھ رہا ہوں ، تم کہاںسے ھو بیٹا ؟" امام نے پوچھا __
" میں اللہ کا گناہگار بندہ ھوں _ اپنی کیا پہچان کرواؤں " لڑکے نے نم آنکھوں سے کہا _
" پھر بھی بیٹا ، کوئی مسلہ ہھے تو تم مجھے بتا سکتے ھو __ نام کیا آپ کا ؟" امام نے مسکرا کر پوچھا __
" میرا نام حامد علی شاہ ہے _ " لڑکے نے کہا __
" ماشاءالله ! اللہ لمبی عمر کرے _" امام نے کہا __
لڑکا سر جھکا گیا __
" امام صاحب ! ایک بات پوچھوں ؟" حامد نے کہا _
" جی پوچھو بیٹا _" امام نے کہا
"اللہ اپنے ہر بندے کو معاف کر دیتا ہے کیا ؟؟ چاہے وہ کتنا ہی گناہگار ھو ؟؟ وہ ناراض نہیں ہوتا ؟" حامد نے پوچھا _
" بیٹا ! اللہ اپنے ہر بندے سے بے حد پیار کرتا ہے ، اتنا پیار کہ شاید اتنا ماں بھی نا کرتی ھو __ اللہ اپنے بندے سی ناراض ہوتا ہی لیکن اگر اس کا گناہگار بندہ واپس اپنی غلطی کی معافی مانگ لے تو ، وہ فورا اسے معاف کر دیتا ہے ،__ تم۔ ایک قدم بڑھاؤ تو وہ دس قدم اتا ہی تمہاری طرف __وہ کبھی اپنے بندے کو اکیلا نہیں چھوڑتا __" امام صاحب نے کہا
" بس پھر آپ میرے حق میں دعا کر دیا کریں ، وہ مجھ سے بھی راضی ھو جاۓ __" حامد نے کہا __
اور پھر کچھ دیر میں سب نمازی آنا شروع ہو گئے __
پھر حامد نے نماز ادا کی اور چلا گیا __ جبکہ امام صاحب اس کے بارے میں سوچتے رہ گے __ اور اس کے حق میں دعا کر دی __
Sneak Peak
After some time, he got up and picked up a Holy Quran and started reciting it in a loud voice. There was a magic in his voice. It would pull everyone who heard it to its side. Tears were regularly flowing from his eyes while reciting Surah Al-Rahman. He was so engrossed in recitation that he was not aware of anything. After a while, the Imam came to the mosque. For the past 2 years, he had been watching this boy who did not talk to anyone. He would just offer his prayers and leave. Many times, the Imam wanted to talk but the boy did not give him that much opportunity. Today, the Imam had come a little early. When he came to the mosque and saw the same handsome boy sitting in a corner of the mosque, leaning against the wall. The Imam smiled and walked towards him. "Assalamu Alaikum!" the Imam said softly. But he remained sitting there without knowing anyone's presence. Seeing this, the Imam greeted him loudly. What __
" And Salam!" The boy came out of his thoughts and replied __
" I have been watching you for a long time, where are you from son?" Imam asked __
" I am a sinful servant of Allah _ How should I introduce myself " The boy said with wet eyes _
" Still son, if there is any problem, can you tell me __ What is your name?" Imam smiled and asked __
" My name is Hamid Ali Shah _ " The boy said __
" Mashallah! May Allah give you a long life _" Imam said __
The boy bowed his head __
" Imam Sahib! May I ask you one thing?" Hamid said _
" Yes, ask me son _" Imam said
" Allah forgives every servant of His? No matter how sinful he is ?? He does not get angry?" Hamid asked _
"Son! Allah loves every one of His servants immensely, so much love that perhaps even a mother does not love him as much __ Allah would be angry like His servant but if His sinful servant comes back and apologizes for his mistake, He immediately forgives him, __ you. Take one step, He will take ten steps towards you __ He never leaves His servant alone __" Imam Sahib said
" Then you pray for me, He will be pleased with me too __" Hamid said __
And then after some time all the worshippers started coming __
Then Hamid offered his prayer and left __ while Imam Sahib would keep thinking about him __ and prayed for him __