Non-Fiction Books and Memoirs

When In Blues

You know that sound.

A drip of water,

Hitting the ground.

Slowly and constantly.

You can hear it loud and clear.

Yet its soft presence deceives you.

You’d try to avoid it at all costs.

Carry on with what you set yourself to.

Look on opposite sides.

Deny its existence long enough,

Till it strikes stronger

And that little pond,

You once thought it didn’t matter.

Is now a sea you are drowning in!

You are trying to save yourself out,

But you never paused when it called after you.

I wake up suddenly worrying about sinking in.

Too deep while not knowing how to swim!

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Etiquette And Good Manners

It began with a king who understood that beauty was power.

At Versailles, under Louis XIV, refinement became the rule of court.

A gesture could win favour; a single misstep could cost everything.

From the king’s court emerged a code of etiquette that shaped not only courtly life but also the very notion of belonging.

Revolutions rose and thrones fell. Yet etiquette endured. It crossed borders, entered drawing rooms, and quietly defined distinction in modern society.

Etiquette and Good Manners traces this royal journey—from palace decree to contemporary life—revealing how true refinement has long outlived rank, title, and even the crown.

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365 Elephants In The Office

On April 18, 2024, I fired off what I was sure was the WhatsApp message to end all messages—a 7‑figure Dubai business deal in the making. But my smug satisfaction turned to grey‑tick purgatory when my contact casually confessed he’d disabled read receipts. Cue meltdown, keyboard-bashing, and the birth of The Elephant in the Office, my daily LinkedIn newsletter. 365 days later, with over 1,000 loyal readers, I turned office life’s daily melodrama into a year-long parade of wit, wonder, and wacky wisdom. This book captures it all—quirks, elephants, and the endless hustle of modern work.

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I Learned From Life

"I Learned from Life" is a book that encapsulates a true life journey, with its joys and sorrows, its moments of happiness and heartbreak, and the strength of faith and beautiful patience.

Aqila Al-Dara'i wrote these lines with complete sincerity to tell the reader that no matter how harsh life may be, there is always something beautiful waiting for us, and that when we learn contentment, prayer, and prostration to God with a tranquil heart, life becomes easier and more beautiful than we expect.

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Neutralizing Force

"This book may not be the greatest ever written... but it's certainly the most precious I've ever read."

This book isn't a comprehensive guide, nor a quick fix for success.

It's a first step... on a simpler, yet deeper path.

A path called: Neutrality.

In a world that demands you respond, explain, justify, and fight...

This book comes to whisper to you:

"Put it all aside... and move on."

Neutrality isn't withdrawal, weakness, or indifference,

but rather a conscious skill... a mastery of the art of keeping only what truly matters in your heart.

Read it... slowly... and try to live more lightly.

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Black Hole

Between the lines of life lie many hidden truths, requiring only a moment of reflection to dispel much of the fog, open up many aspirations, and bring you closer to yourself, allowing you to see yourself through a clear lens. How much we need that clear lens to read the truth about ourselves!   Reaching the edge of the black hole was no easy feat; it was the culmination of a lifetime's journey.   Sometimes I tossed and turned on the fires of pain, and at other times on verdant carpets bearing joy and tranquility. It was a struggle between light and darkness, and the former triumphed over the latter.   The black hole was not darkness, a terrifying spot in proportion to its size and extent. It was a point of light and a window of hope that transported you in a single leap from one world to another, without fear of the unknown, as if you knew what awaited you: eternal peace.   This is not merely a novel filled with reflections but a means for a young girl to express what lies hidden within.   Perhaps she was once a sailor on a ship, rowing to avoid sinking, her gaze fixed on the approaching shore, her dream to survive or perhaps to dive into the depths of the sea in search of a pearl to lock away until some unknown day.   And she is the same girl who lives her life as an ordinary, ambitious human being, clinging to many dreams—dreams the same as, or similar to, those of any girl her age.   Isn’t it beautiful to be both material and spiritual at the same time? To find joy in your first day and look forward to happiness in your second?

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The Chronicles Of Mr. Death

Death is the one certainty woven into every human life—unseen, unavoidable, and ever approaching. From the moment we are born, our journey toward it begins, not as an end, but as a divine decree from Allah Almighty. Life is a mission; death is the moment that seals how that mission was lived.

What if death were not an unseen force but a man walking among us? What if he could speak, observe, and record the final moments of human souls as they depart this world and enter the Barzakh? In this profound and reflective work, death is imagined as Mr. Death, a witness who documents his encounters with humanity in intimate, haunting diaries.

Through his eyes, we witness lives well lived and lives wasted, hearts filled with faith and hearts clinging desperately to the world. Some souls meet him with peace and surrender, others with fear and regret. Each chapter serves as a reminder that death is not the end, but a return to our Creator, and that true success lies in how we live before we meet it.

Rooted deeply in Islamic teachings and illuminated by verses from the Holy Qur’an and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, this book invites readers to reflect, remember, and prepare. It is not written to instill fear but to awaken consciousness and to remind us that the most intelligent among us are those who remember death often and live accordingly.

A powerful meditation on mortality, faith, and purpose, this book challenges us to look beyond the illusion of this world and ask the most important question of all: Are we ready to meet Allah Almighty?

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Between Healing And Love

I started writing my story while lying on the hospital bed.Writing was a balm from the therapy sessions I needed.I was alone, accompanied only by a lonely bed, a table, and a pen during my illness, far from everything I once wanted, in a strange country with no family or friends.The pen was my only solace, the only one who understood me and felt everything I went through.He did not issue ready-made judgments. He did not hunt for my mistakes. He would gently pat my weary heart and transfer my pains and postponed dreams to my blank pages.This is not a short story you can finish in a day. This is a tale of pain, alienation, and deferred dreams—and a way to rise from nothingness.

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Emotional Intelligence In The Life Of Muhammad

Emotional intelligence is a relatively new science and one that is still in the stages of early recognition.Like any of the human sciences, the more evidence there is of how effective it is across nationalities and ages and beliefs, the more recognized the science becomes and the more valid its tools, leading to more people studying it and using it in their lives.This book was therefore written with the intention of increasing awareness of emotional intelligence and how it can enhance people’s effectiveness in all aspects of their lives through all of their tasks and roles.

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Strategic Planning: Steps And Insights

This book aims to highlight the importance of strategic planning and how to implement it effectively, presenting the key concepts and tools that contribute to the success of strategic planning processes. It also provides practical guidance and real-life examples to help achieve the objectives and successfully implement strategic planning. The explanations in this book focus on practical steps following a brief overview of the scientific concepts of strategic planning, as this book is a practical guide on the journey of strategic planning, it provides you with the knowledge and tools necessary to move forward in the business world with confidence and success. It highlights the importance of preparing and implementing an effective action plan to achieve defined objectives, and we review how to continuously monitor and evaluate performance to ensure progress and success. It is worth noting that the guidelines in this book can be applied to companies, institutions, or organisations—both for-profit and non-profit—and even at an individual level.

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Values Of Mastery

“In this book, Hala offers insightful and inspiring reflections on leadership values based on her personal experience.”– Dr. Fahad Al-Shathri, CEO of the Saudi Competition Authority.“A simple and remarkable guide to achieving excellence in any work environment. One effortlessly grasps the fundamentals of successful leadership.”– Dr. Rima Al-Yahya, Member of the Saudi Shura Council.“Filled with practical examples from real-world business scenarios by an enthusiastic young manager. A timely and much-needed book on aligning excellence with values for sustainable business governance.”– Dr. Mohammed Khafaji, Professor of Business Administration and Executive Director of the Faisal University Center for Competitiveness.“What can you say about a book that you start reading and can’t put down until you’ve finished it?!”– Christos Stamatopoulos, Founder and CEO of the Fabulous Group.

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An Excursion Toward Guidance

She has given the word ‘thoughts’ the name ‘excursion’ so that we might grasp the extent of their power; sometimes the stroll is a sorrowful one that pierces the heart, whilst at other times it lifts you up to the seventh heaven on a ladder of joy and jubilation.Do thoughts not evoke the very same feelings?! One may warm your heart in moments of joy and enthusiasm, becoming the key to shyness and ecstasy, while another descends upon parting or abandonment, departing and leaving in its wake the bitterness of regret and the shattering of dreams. Such are thoughts, my friends.Ever since I began writing, I have been careful not to stifle the words with the ropes of lengthy narratives; thus, prose thought has been my chosen means of expressing what goes on in my mind or of discussing an issue that stirs my indignation and curiosity, and the common thread running through them all is the revelation of the intended meaning once they are finished.At the beginning of the work, there are some reflections that speak of abandonment and the fading of hope, while others touch upon longing and a sense of self-respect imbued with pride and dignity. Then the narrative took its course, culminating in my mother, who became the work’s conclusion and its culmination; I therefore sincerely hope that my writings will meet with your approval after you have finished wandering through the recesses of my thoughts.

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