Allah's Apostle (PBUH) used to say at the time of difficulty, "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Majestic, the Most Forbearing. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Honourable Throne.

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 93, Number 526

Comments!

Dear Ed,

It is really nice to read light stuff when all we get to read in the newspapers these days are the same depressing news stories about bomb blasts and killings. 'Funny signs in English' was really funny. But 'Chachi Begins' failed to tickle my funny bone, or perhaps it's me who lack sense of humour. 

Hamza Arshad, Lahore

Us a kiddy mag! No way!

Salam Eddi!

The issue of November 20 was great as it was about my favourite movie! I have seen New Moon and I must say it is a great movie. Kristen Stewart is looking very cool in New Moon. Coming to the issue, I want to appreciate Pinar Farooq's article. She is a good writer, indeed.

Ed, I request you to stop publishing 'In you Aangan' because Us is supposed to be a kids' magazine and publishing such material in it is not appropriate. You know what I mean.

Some more requests in the end! Please increase the number of pages and bring the 'Greetings' page back. And yes, I want you to print Emma Watson's poster in your rocking mag. Do publish my letter.

Imama Ibrar, Muzaffarabad

Query

Dear Eddi,

I am writing to you after quite a long time. The issue of November 20, 2009 was awesome, especially the article 'Menace of forward messaging' by Mariam Naeem. 'Graffiti' was also good. Eddi, I want to write a cover story but I don't know where to send it and what is the words limit. So, please tell me the words limit. Also, belated Eid mubarak to all the readers of Us.

Roshaan Khan, Kohat

The word limit for a cover story is 1500-2000 words, and you can send it at us.mag@thenews.com.pk. However, we'd really appreciate if you discuss your idea before you start working on it.

Long live, 'Poets' Corner'!

Dear Editor!

I recently started reading your magazine and I really loved it. The magazine provides us with a lot of information and entertainment. I like all the cover stories I've read so far, but the section I like the most in your magazine is 'Poets' Corner'. In the issue of November 20, 2009, someone suggested to remove 'Poets' Corner'. I totally disagree with that person. Ed, don't ever think of doing so, please. The page is an excellent way of nurturing new talent and it makes your magazine different from other youth magazines. I'm sure there must be many other readers who feel the same way about 'Poets' Corner'. I am writing to you for the first time, so please don't disappoint me by throwing my letter in your bin! Keep rocking!

Aasia Riaz Qureshi, Islamabad

Suggestions

Hey Ed!

This is my first letter, err, I mean e-mail to any magazine. The mag is doing awesome, but I have some problems with it. Firstly, please bring back the poster page, and secondly, make the mag thicker. I also have a suggestion: start a story in series form, you know like one episode every week. I think that would be an interesting addition to the mag. Anyway, you are doing a good job. Keep it up.

Syed Jawad Alam, Islamabad

Hi Ed!

I have a few requests and also some comments for your mag. First of all, please print a poster of Michael Jackson. I have noticed that your mag hardly gives him any coverage, so I would really appreciate if you print a poster of Michael Jackson as well as articles about him every now and then. Secondly, please try to increase the pages of the mag. Though I really like Us the way it is, some little changes here and there would make it much more interesting. Also, I have noticed that 'The Green Room' is not a very appealing section, so I request Sameen to bring some changes in the page. Lastly, kindly stop printing these ads as they kill the charm of the mag and make it really unattractive. Since I am a huge fan of your mag, I will always try to give you suggestions that I deem best for the mag.

Fatimah Mahsud