اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

I hope you all are doing pretty well so is your family!

Here I am with one of my friend who has been my supporter in my bad times and also been a great friend so far. She is a beautiful sister in deen who is a very good author herself. Her stories are full of lessons. Ma Shaa Allah! She is also my favourite author. Let's welcome, none other than, GollGappay.

(I wanted to take her interview from very long and finally it's here! 😍)

Don't forget to check out her stories. I give you full gurantee that you will love them a lot!!

Let's get started without wasting anymore time!

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1. Tell about yourself.

I'm a desi girl, in a desi world., and life's fantastic! Lol!

Name and meaning:

Aisha, it means 'prosperous'. That I am!

Age: 18

Date of birth: 13th November 2001

Nationality: Pakistani

Hobby:
writing, cooking, experimenting, going to the gym, cooking and sewing.

Relationship status (single/committed): committed to my dreams and goals, lol! I'm actually single xD

(A/N: Lol!)

2. Describe yourself in a few lines.

I'm just an average girl trying to better myself every day, step by step. I'm really shy, quiet, and extremely intuitive. I guess that's all there really is to it.

3. What good changes do you want to bring in yourself?

I want to better my emotional strength, my mental capacity, and my physical health. I want to make the effort to better the world I live in.

4. Which book was the first book you read on Wattpad and what were your thoughts on it?

The only book I remember is BM3 and MY GOD! IT WAS AMAZING! BM3 partially inspired my own book.

5. Tell us about your favourite books on Wattpad as well as offline.

I love all books by truepeace3, sajmra, and HopesPrayersNSmiles. However, A Muslim's Romantic Journey will ALWAYSSSS be my favourite!

(A/N: Ikr! That book is just so amazing. I have no words!)

6. Which genre you prefer most and why?

Romance and adventure. I feel like I travel to different worlds when I read those genres.

7. Tell us about your experience as an author on Wattpad.

It's been great so far, Alhamdulillah. Wattpad is a great platform for people like me who keep writing as a hobby. I've met some of the most amazing and brilliant people on here (truepeace3 and adropofhumanity  love you two! ❤️). I've gained a lot of support over the years, people messaging me to tell me how much they appreciate and love my work. I couldn't be thankful enough.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!)

8. Choose between the two.

Chocolates/ Ice cream.

I don't really like junk food, but I'll go with chocolate.

Brownies/Oreo

Brownies.

Biryani/Pizza.

Biryani

Black/White.

Black

Novels/Movies.

If I Stay, both the book and the movie

(A/N: You have to choose one)

Happy ending/sad ending.

Happy endings!

Tea/Coffee.

Tea

Sun/Moon.

Moon!

Rapunzel/Elsa.

Elsa.

Beef/Chicken.

Chicken

Shawarma/Burger.

Shawarmmaaaa!

9. What would be the one advice you would give yourself if you go back to six years?

I would tell myself that I will get through the hard times and that I shouldn't give up.

10. What are your ambitions in life?

I have no ambitions as such. I set small, monthly goals for myself that I work on achieving one day at a time. I haven't really thought about anything long term.

11. Most people love to prank others so do you. Did you ever prank anyone in your life? If yes, share it with us.

I told my best friend I was moving to another country, and she didn't talk to me for days! xD
I also told my male best friend as a joke, that I confessed to my crush and he actually got mad at me and refused to talk to me! 😂

(A/N: Omg!! 🤣🤣)

12. As a human we do things which makes us feel embarrassed so tell us about your most embarrassing story.

My life is an embarrassing story, hahaha!

(A/N: then tell any incident 😜)

13. What is the most selfless thing you have done for someone? And apart from your mother, who is that person for you?

I think the most selfless thing I've done, is prayed for Allah to give all of my happiness to the person I love.

14. Who are your most favourite Internet friends? Describe them in few words.

adropofhumanity is such a bubbling ball of positivity! She's always managed to lift up my mood, always supported and loved me dearly! My second elder sister ❤️
truepeace3 is my first internet friend, and certainly my most favourite. We've grown distant over the years, but that spark is still there. She's a beautiful soul ❤️

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!)

15. Which quality you dislike the most in the people and would want to change?

Their judgemental side. People should realise that everyone falls short somewhere, and instead of laughing or pointing fingers, they should help them better themselves.

(A/N: True)

16. What are your ways of dealing with people?

I try to be as nice and welcoming as possible with everyone, even if I don't feel like it. I don't make anyone feel left out.

17. Out of 10, how much would you rate your character?

I have a lot of work to do. I'd say a 6.5.

18. What's the most important fuel of life in your opinion?

Loved ones. They keep us going.

19. Which reminder would you like to give everyone through a verse of the Qur'an?

'And your Lord never forgets.'

20. How important is it for us to balance Deen and Dunya?

The most important and challenging part of being a Muslim. One might get so lost in the Dunya that he ignores deen, or be so focused on deen that his Dunya is left behind. Allah has commanded us to maintain a balance between the two. I think the two are connected to each other, though.

21. Since the majority of the youth don't realise their time of opportunity which starts from teenage, how prominently will you advise them to use it wisely?

I myself strayed from my purpose and got into things that wasted my time, valuable and precious time. And only now, when I'm 18, do I realise how many opportunities I let go of because I was sad, afraid, angry, hurt. I understand, a lot of people go through trauma in their teens, but this is a time of your life you're never getting back. Nevertheless, I'm trying to make the most out of what I have left. It's never too late to start over.

(A/N: True)

22. According to you, how necessary is it for one to stay disciplined? Don't you feel people lack the Sunnah lifestyle which should be brought back?

I completely agree! I'm in no place to advise anyone else on this matter because I myself do not follow the Sunnah as I should. Sometimes I forget, sometimes I'm too lazy, a million excuses. But a lot of what our Prophet had commanded us to do in his time is proving to be beneficial in this modern era.
You can be lazy in your life. It's okay. You can take time if you're too stressed out or if you're overwhelmed and everything is too much for you. But it's important to remember to always get back on track and remember your goals and your purpose. If you do not have a dream, a wish, a plan that makes you wake up in the morning, reconsider your choices.

23. Name some Sunnah lifestyle which you follow?

I try to drink water as much as I can by sitting down, reading Bismillah before eating, reciting dua before sleeping and after waking up, helping around the house as much as I can. It's all I can remember at the moment.

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!)

24. How responsible are you as a person? And what is your opinion on it being the most essential part of one's life?

When I'm entrusted with an amaanah, a secret, an object, I'm at my highest level of responsibility. I don't care as much as regards to my own belongings as much as I do about someone's else's, whether it's their heart, their secret, or an object of theirs. Irresponsibility is a fun trait to have, but it shouldn't be the dominant aspect of your personality. Growing up, most of that irresponsibility is classed as immaturity, it's better if one learns to take up responsibility early on in their life.

(A/N: True!)

25. What message would you like to give to those who play the blame game? Don't you think one should take full responsibility for their wrong?

I would just like to say, that there is no judge more Supreme than Allah. Period.

(A/N: Indeed!)

26. What would you like to do in your leisure time?

I interact a lot with my family members, I like to pull their leg and joke around a lot. I will mostly either write on Wattpad or sleep, lol!

27. A) Your favourite food.

Chicken salad!

B). Your favourite fruits.

I love all fruits equally, I will eat fruit no matter what it is!

C). Your favourite vegetable.

I love all kinds of produce. I don't have any favourites xD

D). Your favourite Nasheeds.

I haven't heard a lot of them in my life

E). Your favourite quote.

There are tonnsss and tonnsss of quotes I personally LOVE. However, the one that stands out to me the most is – zendagi megzara, life goes on regardless.

F). Your favourite athlete.

None!

G). Your favourite sports

Skipping rope

H). Your favourite animated movie.

Barbie series?! Lol!

(A/N: Hahaha! That was my favourite too! 😜)

I). Your favourite colour.

Black

J). Your favourite subject in school.

Maths... I think? xD

28. How do you feel about being a Muslimah? And what are the changes you would like to bring to the world?

IT IS AN HONOUR! the more of the world I see, the more I am thankful for being born into this lifestyle! Being a Muslimah has been the greatest blessing, just knowing that my Allah chose me to be born into Islam is the best feeling ever.

(A/N: Indeed, SubhanAllah!)

29. How did you discover Wattpad and what was your first experience?

My sister introduced Wattpad for me. I was a silent reader at first like so many of my own readers, gradually I took an interest in putting my work out there.

30. Tell us about your first story that you wrote on Wattpad.

A Dil For You. This book is my most precious creation to date, and it is something that is very, very close to my heart. It's about a girl who regains her faith in life even after she goes through a lot. It's empowering for me to write it ❤️

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah! Your book is really amazing!)

31. How did you get the idea for your first story?

I don't remember exactly... I started to write it three years ago, so it's hazy.

32. What is your inspiration?

The people around me ❤️

33. Are your stories benefitting? What lessons we can learn from them?

I would say that if you magnified upon the spiritual aspect, they are certainly benefitting. My book has, numerous times, reminded me of my own faults and shortcomings, and the character of Mubaraka has given me the courage to face the music. A lot of times, when I'm feeling down, I simply read through my book, and aspire to be like the people my characters are!

(A/N: Ma Shaa Allah!)

34. As a reader, why should I read your book?

I think it's fairly entertaining as well as educational. It's a mix of the fun, carefree part of life and covers the grim part of it too. I've made sure my characters go through progressive development and come out to be the best versions of themselves, which can and has inspired my readers to do so too.

35. Writers mostly go through writer blocks and you must have also gone through it. How do you deal with it and how we can overcome it?

The most important advice I received on the topic of writer's block – if you ever feel stuck at a scene or a paragraph, simply skip it and go to the next part and continue writing. Eventually, when you come back to it, you'll have a rough idea of what you want to write.
Also, if I ever feel like I can't write a scene or I'm short of words, I just try to get it out of my head, no matter how nonsensical or incoherent it is. I just get it onto the page, and when I reread it, it isn't so bad!

36. Which is your favourite scene amongst the book you have written?

All of Mubaraka's and Aaryan's scenes are the most fun to write, and all are my favourites ❤️

(A/N: They are fun to read as well and they are my favourites too! 😍)

37. Describe:

▪Love

an essential! It shouldn't be a cause of survival, though. There's more to life than love.

▪Friendship

A  treasure, honestly. There's no bigger blessing than a caring, loving friend.

▪Trust

Not everyone deserves to have it. I'm always wise while giving it to someone else.

▪Family

Can be annoying at times, but they're also my biggest supporters.

▪Life

Life is Allah's. It is His Amaanah.

38. What is that one thing that you used to love the most in the past but now you don't like it?

Constantly having someone to talk to. I would feel low of myself if I didn't have many friends, but now I can be alone in a crowd and feel absolutely happy by myself.

39. Your favourite childhood memory.

Eating, playing, sleeping, repeating.

40. Describe your school life and your most favourite school memory.

My school life, in all honesty, was a traumatic experience that I'm trying to get over one day at a time. However, my secondary school years were a lot better than the primary.
My favourite memory is bunking with my best friend and having samosas in the backyard of the school, and then being caught!

41. If you were wrongfully put into an insane asylum, how would you convince them that you're actually sane and not just pretending to be sane?

I... honestly do not know how to answer this question! It's never really crossed my mind, lol!

(A/N: 🤣🤣🤣)

42. Would you rather eat chocolate that tastes like bugs or bugs that taste like chocolates?

I wouldn't eat chocolate at all!

(A/N: lol!)

43. Would you rather live under a sky with no stars at night or a sky with no clouds during the day?

I wouldn't be able to live without seeing the stars, so I would live without clouds during the day.

44. Would you rather be lost in a bad part of a town or lost in a forest?

In a forest! I could be friends with all the animals if they didn't eat me already! xD

45. Would you rather have a five-minute conversation with your past self or future self?

My past self! I would tell her that it's gonna get better, and she should hold on.

46. Would you rather, fulfil your biggest wish or resolve your biggest regret?

I would resolve my biggest regret, just to get the guilt off my mind and clear my conscience!

47. If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?

Possibly stolen something from clothes or makeup store xD

(A/N: Lol!)

48. If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, what would it be?

Wake up early, go running, and exercise! And then sleep after Isha.

49. If you could lock up one person in a mental institution, who would it be?

My older sister! She's crazy xD

(A/N: 😂😂😂)

50. A Message to readers and to all those who are struggling in writing.

Okay, this is a long one. When I first started out writing, I would compare my book with all of these bigger books, and their reads and votes. When I wouldn't receive the same recognition, I would fall into despair. But eventually, I learnt to hold on and hang in there and be patient. No one starts out perfect. It takes practice, and practice, and practice, and a lot of patience to get where you want to be. You're going to ace your writing, all it takes is patience, practice, and consistency!
For readers, I would just like to say that staying up till late at night to finish a chapter, racking your mind all day for ideas, sometimes breaking down into a cry because I can't get past the writer's block – I do all of it for you. So that I can give you a beautiful and educational story that you may learn to love and adore. Being a writer, my most cherished treasure are my readers. I always keep you guys in my mind when I'm writing! ❤️❤️❤️

(A/N: Awww, Ma Shaa Allah!)

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That was a lovely interview! I love it! Ma Shaa Allah! I enjoyed taking your interview and I hope you all enjoyed too.

May Allah ﷻ bless you abundantly and always keeps you happy. May Allah ﷻ accepts all your duas and ease all your affairs.

Allahumma Aameen ya rabbul Aalameen!

Ramadan Mubarak everyone! I hope you will spend valuable time in good things this Ramadan.

May Allah ﷻ protect us all and our parents from all types of diseases and keep us all protected from the COVID-19. May Allah ﷻ cure all those who are ill and are suffering from the COVID-19 or any diseases and grant them all complete shifa. May Allah ﷻ make this Ramadan easy for us and help us all in becoming better Muslims this Ramadan throughout our life. May Allah ﷻ ease all of your affairs and accepts all of your duas that you all have been praying since very long.

Allahumma Aameen ya rabbul Aalameen!

Do you realised that this book turned one year old?

I just realised. 😅

Ma Shaa Allah!

It's been a wonderful journey with you all and In Shaa Allah more to come!

See you all after Ramadan with an another amazing interview!

Till then,
Assalamualaikum Warahmutallahi Wabarakatuhu!