Wo Yaqeen Ka Aik Naya Safar / وہ یقین کا ایک نیا سفر

by Farhat Ishtiaq

مصنف: فرحت اشتیاق صفحات:240

74 pages, Hardcover

Reviews

[Rohini Biswas · Rating 3 out of 5]

'यकीन का सफ़र' नामक पाकिस्तानी ड्रामा देखे मुझे कई साल हो गए हैं जिसमें सजल अली और अहद रज़ा मीर की अदाकारी और ऑनस्क्रीन केमिस्ट्री का हर देखने वाला दीवाना हो गया था! मैं और मेरी बहन घंटों असफंदयार और ज़ुबिया के किरदारों पर बात किया करते थे और आज तक बिना किसी दोराय के अहद अभिनीत ये हम दोनों का सबसे पसंदीदा ड्रामा है.

आज मुझे वह मूल उपन्यास पढ़ने का मौका मिला जिसपर ये ड्रामा आधारित है. फ़रहत इश्तेयाक के लिखे इस उपन्यास - वो यकीन का एक नया सफ़र - को पढ़ना मेरे लिए एक सुखद यात्रा पर दोबारा जाने जैसा था.

कहानी के मरकज़ में हैं डॉ. ज़ुबिया खलील जो पहाड़ों में एक अस्पताल में नौकरी कर रही हैं और अपने माज़ी के कुछ स्याह तजुर्बों से भागने की मुसलसल कोशिश भी कर रही हैं. ऐसे में उनका सामना होता है डॉ. असफंदयार से जो स्वभाव में उनसे बिलकुल अलैहदा हैं. लेकिन उस मुश्किल, संगदिल और तल्ख़ आदमी के अंदर छुपे एक नेकदिल, मददगार और प्यारे इंसान से जब उसका तार्रुफ़ होता है तो वो आहिस्ता आहिस्ता ख़ुद को उसके करीब महसूस करने लगती है.

टीवी के लिए बने ड्रामे में कुछ तब्दीलियां हैं जो अच्छी हैं. कई किरदार और उनका सफ़र कहानी में अनछुए रह गए हैं जिन्हें ड्रामे में बेहतर मोड़ दिए गए हैं. लेकिन अगर किसी ने ड्रामा नहीं देखा है तो उसे कहानी जैसी है वैसी ही अच्छी लगेगी.

[Shabana Mukhtar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Background
After reading the first page, I realized that this is the famous Yaqeen Ka Safar drama starring Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Ali. I have not watched the drama, and I am surprised that I had missed reading this from Farhat Ishtiyaq. I have read almost all of her books.

Review
A story of Zubiya Khalil and Asfandyaar Khaan. The backdrop is so pathtically common - A girl living at relative's place and outsed and accused for no fault of hers and has to run away to save her self-respect. Were have you read it before? In a million other stories.

Asfand is arrogant-yet-caring dude. Cliche'.
Zubiya spent her life in a restricted household and falls for 'love' promises in her early teens. Cliche'.
Asfand also has his share of a very familiar twisted past.

And then happily ever after. For forty pages, it is a typical Farhat story. But I can tell this will make for a real good drama.

[Minalreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Infinity stars>>>>
I loved the drama even when I was 12 and now that I've read the book as an 18 y/o my feelings for it didn't wither away with time. I don't care what everyone else say but this is indeed a complete story. Close to my heart. Asfandyar & Zubiya have my heart. Guess I've had an eye for green flags since I was a kid. We deserve more stories like such.
Kia toota phoota review de Rai mai. But y'all get my point right T~T

[❁ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not enjoy it as much as I did at first read, but I still don't want to lower my rating for some reason.

[Aleeza · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🌟 -.5 because for me this time the drama is better than the book , yeah I am biased . The book was diff from the drama but had its own charm.

[Rabia · Rating 5 out of 5]

because i was in love of this darama and it is one sitting read i read it again to mesmerize myself after reading Nimra ahmad's mere khuwab mere jugnu. which is more fictional then real but this bring me closer to the misery of human life ...

[Ifrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best by Farhat Ishtiaq!

[raani · Rating 5 out of 5]

A reason why it is so well read and popular. Especially that Zubia dialogue.

“Allah maaf kar deta ha log nai” ❤️🥺🥺😇

[Ritisnata Nayak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wo Yaqeen Ka Aik Naya Safar by Farhat Ishtiaq is a profoundly moving journey of grief, resilience, and ultimate redemption. This book captures the essence of human fragility and the incredible strength it takes to rebuild a life from shattered pieces.
The character arcs of Zubia and Asfandyar are nothing short of a masterclass in storytelling. Watching them navigate their haunting past traumas and intense societal pressures is deeply affecting. Farhat Ishtiaq beautifully captures the grueling, high-stakes reality of the medical profession they belong to, making their personal and professional struggles feel incredibly authentic. The way they both evolve from their darkest moments into individuals of immense substance and empathy is truly inspiring to witness.
What makes this novel so spectacular is its exploration of justice and faith. It is not just a romance. It is a story about finding yaqeen (certainty and faith) after losing absolutely everything. The author delicately handles heavy themes like domestic injustice and public scrutiny, weaving them into a narrative that ultimately focuses on the healing power of unselfish love and forgiveness.
This is a beautiful, deeply emotional masterpiece that stays with you, reminding you that no matter how dark the night gets, a new journey of light and conviction is always possible.

[Ayesha Ayaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this made me realise Pakistani dramas adapted from novels are so damn good if they cast good actors and directors. Usually the live actions are not considered good but I think here when the novels are adapted they are given more depth.
The story in book was just okay, wasn't even memorable, sab jaldi jaldi hogaya, asfand and zobia ki koi khaas interaction nahi hui but ek din bus usse usse muhabbat hogaye 😭😭 even for a short story it was tooo early, alot of characters their ends and everything was much better in the drama, the chemistry of both main characters were also better in drama, I also liked how Asfand and Zobia had met in past in drama and were connected.
But the non linear style in story was better than the dramatized version, I think if it was adapted in the same way where the story started from the present maybe it would've been more thrilling.
The writing style was just okay, long descriptions, ling descriptive dialogues but this one was still better than Woh Jo Qarz Rakhte The.
Most importantly, I loved how Farhat Ishtiaq highlighted the issue amd consequences of religious extremism and strictness on children especially young girls, domestic violence, and femicide.

[Bean Sprout Reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is always on my shelf. A little story comprising of few pages and yet giving you a feel of a complete Dastan. I love it. Yes, its cliché. Yes, its about arrogant hero, soft and cute heroine. But for me the side characters are what add more to the story. Dr Asifa and Dr Sheroz, Sister Razia and the rest; everyone has their part, no one is sidelined. That makes it beautiful. And the crisp of a plot with poetry especially the one on the dinner table, its so entertaining.

I have read it multiple times and I don't think I will ever get tired of it.

[Fatima Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was kinda meh, I LOVE LOVE, LOVE the show, I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched it, but show aur book m zameen aasman ka farq h. I could be the leader of “books are always better than the movies “ club , but it just didn’t had the intended impact on me, it started from the interview scene and zubia’s back story got revealed by Zubia when asfi proposed her. And ugh, they just didn’t had the chemistry! Like, At All!!

[HS · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a refreshing story. I was always surprised by how easily Dr. Asfandyar is able to tell what is going on in Zubiya's head. I think Dr. Zubiya is a little too self-conscious, but that is understandable knowing her background. In all honesty, it's a heart heartwarming! I loved the characters and I especially loved the drama adaptation of this book!

[logic where you at? · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a classic, one of the best novels I ever read. Contains a story revolving around many characters and the difficulties they face and how they initially become interlinked and how there lives change due to certain issues and still they are successful at the end maintaining a happy life!!!

[Ananya]

So what my mother's obsession with Pakistani shows has caught up to me? It was cliched but tolerable kind of cliched. Much better than the show. Reading it felt nice and to be honest, it's all I care these days. I no longer have the energy for criticism.

[Muhammad Zain Shabbir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short novel handsomely inscribed by mam farhat 👌

[Hareem · Rating 4 out of 5]

a beautifully written story

[Imsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drama❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍒

[Minha Shabbir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute novel

[Kyshaf (Rozanov 81) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"تمہیں حیرت ہورہی ہے کہ مجھے کیسے پتا چلا بات یہ ہے زوبیہ خلیل! کہ جن لوگوں کی ہمیں پروا ہوتی ہے ہم ان کے چہرے پر لکھی ہر تحریر پڑھ لیتے ہیں"

I love it when a man loves women so much that he don't care about her past. 🧎🏾‍♀️🧎🏾‍♀️
all he cares about is her, her well being and never disrespects her for her past I lovee so much Asfanyar 🫦

"وہ سب لوگ جو مجھ سے پیار کرتے ہیں میری عزت کرتے ہیں انہیں تم سے بھی اتنا ہی پیار کرنا پڑے گا جتنا مجھ سے کرتے ہیں۔ تمہاری بھی اتنی عزت کرنی پڑے گی جتنی میری کرتے ہیں۔ تم چاہو تو اسے میری طرف سے کوئی وعدہ سمجھ سکتی ہو کوئی عہد پیمان" A MAN

[Momina Malik · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Alif · Rating 4 out of 5]

well written!! one can easily love this one!!

[Pushkar Lal · Rating 5 out of 5]

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