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The White Pigeon
Treading on the delicate path between instinct and illusion, Saika cradles a wish. A vision so sweet, it structures the missing pieces of the puzzle, only to lead her to another mystery. When thorns of the past infringe the land of reality, a price is quoted - a man’s dream and his dreamer’s heart.
Plans turn inconsequential, and life discloses the Creator’s Generosity while the dove braves the stormy skies to reach a destination beyond its conception. Drawing the line between discretion and destiny, The White Pigeon is a timeless tale of faith, patience, and submission in love for attaining a greater Love.
Plans turn inconsequential, and life discloses the Creator’s Generosity while the dove braves the stormy skies to reach a destination beyond its conception. Drawing the line between discretion and destiny, The White Pigeon is a timeless tale of faith, patience, and submission in love for attaining a greater Love.
224 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2021
About the author
Sarah Mehmood
3 books122 followersWriting found Sarah by chance. Buried beneath stacks of academic books, she began penning her thoughts. What began as a simple hobby soon grew into a passionate attempt to make a difference, inspiring readers to fall in love with words and reflection.
Her stories revolve around faith, love, heartbreak, and hope — metaphors woven into effortless narrative, and meaningful concepts balanced with gentle humor. Each book invites readers on a roller coaster of emotions: from tears of joy to quiet sorrow, from anxious butterflies to moments of laughter and relief. Her characters pull you into a dream, only to guide you gently back to reality.
Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition. Of Indian origin, her works are celebrated by young adults for their seamless blend of reality and fiction. Rooted in family values and an old-world charm, her narratives bring timeless ethics into contemporary settings.
Considered a trailblazer in spiritual romance, Sarah writes Muslim love stories that are clean, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in faith. Her work echoes one unwavering belief: when anchored in hope and reliance on Allah, no dream is ever too big.
Her stories revolve around faith, love, heartbreak, and hope — metaphors woven into effortless narrative, and meaningful concepts balanced with gentle humor. Each book invites readers on a roller coaster of emotions: from tears of joy to quiet sorrow, from anxious butterflies to moments of laughter and relief. Her characters pull you into a dream, only to guide you gently back to reality.
Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition. Of Indian origin, her works are celebrated by young adults for their seamless blend of reality and fiction. Rooted in family values and an old-world charm, her narratives bring timeless ethics into contemporary settings.
Considered a trailblazer in spiritual romance, Sarah writes Muslim love stories that are clean, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in faith. Her work echoes one unwavering belief: when anchored in hope and reliance on Allah, no dream is ever too big.
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October 14, 2021
I have been reading Sarah's works from when she wrote her first wattpad story BM3, 11 days of Halal dating and BOBTB and now this one. It's like I have witnessed her grow as a writer from writing stories that were magical halal romance to writing stories that shed light on the reality of this life that we live in. The hardships and struggles of finding the one for us. And not to mention the spiritual battle that comes along.
Sarah is a mind blowing writer of that I have no doubt. And I will sum the review of this book in a manner that I critic any other book.
The things that I liked about this story is how much I could resonate with the lead character and her struggles. It felt realistic. I liked how Sarah weaved gentle reminders of Islam and having faith on Allah in her writing. Sarah's works have always helped me get closer to Allah that is given.
However, not to get carried away with how much I take inspiration from her, I would like to mention some things that I found a bit unrealistic. This was a work of fiction, that is agreed so I shouldn't be comparing real life with this story. But, since she shed light on the reality of the struggles of getting married and finding the one, I only think it's reasonable to have some more of a realistic vision on other things beside that such as the characters of the story besides the lead characters, all of them were wisdomous - the fact that every other character had so much positive energy and pearls of wisdom to impart to the lead characters were a bit too much. I can understand Saika's mother being wisdomous but every other character felt the same, be it Aalia, or Halima or Hisham. In one way or the other every character is beaming with positive energy and speaking from depth. Not many people in this world can lead in-depth conversations and have only positive things to talk about.
I also felt like there could have been more to the story than just revolving around Hamdan and Saika. It's sufficient enough for the book but it could have been more. Because her other books have other characters' story with the lead one too. Or maybe it's just that I love fat books with more chapters so that it doesn't come to end within one day.
All in all it was a pleasant read. You won't regret purchasing it or even spending your time on reading it. If anything, it will enrich your life in ways you haven't imagined.
Sarah is a mind blowing writer of that I have no doubt. And I will sum the review of this book in a manner that I critic any other book.
The things that I liked about this story is how much I could resonate with the lead character and her struggles. It felt realistic. I liked how Sarah weaved gentle reminders of Islam and having faith on Allah in her writing. Sarah's works have always helped me get closer to Allah that is given.
However, not to get carried away with how much I take inspiration from her, I would like to mention some things that I found a bit unrealistic. This was a work of fiction, that is agreed so I shouldn't be comparing real life with this story. But, since she shed light on the reality of the struggles of getting married and finding the one, I only think it's reasonable to have some more of a realistic vision on other things beside that such as the characters of the story besides the lead characters, all of them were wisdomous - the fact that every other character had so much positive energy and pearls of wisdom to impart to the lead characters were a bit too much. I can understand Saika's mother being wisdomous but every other character felt the same, be it Aalia, or Halima or Hisham. In one way or the other every character is beaming with positive energy and speaking from depth. Not many people in this world can lead in-depth conversations and have only positive things to talk about.
I also felt like there could have been more to the story than just revolving around Hamdan and Saika. It's sufficient enough for the book but it could have been more. Because her other books have other characters' story with the lead one too. Or maybe it's just that I love fat books with more chapters so that it doesn't come to end within one day.
All in all it was a pleasant read. You won't regret purchasing it or even spending your time on reading it. If anything, it will enrich your life in ways you haven't imagined.
October 17, 2021
Authentic published fiction (in English) involving the lives of ordinary Muslims is an area seldom explored, and quality Islamic fiction is even tougher to find. That's surprising, given the size of its target audience and potential appeal amongst youth.
This is not Sarah Mehmood's first book. However, it is her first fully paid published version. I have been following her work for a little less than a decade & have seen her quality improve multifold. While I wouldn't say that TWP is my favourite of the lot, it touches upon themes that we need more of. When young(er) minds read of characters breaking societal shackles in a positive way, they will be able to have ideas to do the same. And Sarah's books never fail to provide a wonderful depth of thoughts and ideas, some of which I carry with me to this day.
On this specific book's critique, I would say I found it a tad bit preachy - this could be altered so as to attract newer readers. In addition, the subplots were minimal here, which is unlike Sarah's earlier works - the fathers in the story were almost non existent. I wonder if this was a publishing limitation.
However, it's great to read an ayah/hadith at the start of each chapter. And it was so wonderful to have a published work start with "If you're delaying your prayer to read this, it refutes the purpose of the book."
All in all, a good read. Wrapped it up in 2 days ✌
This is not Sarah Mehmood's first book. However, it is her first fully paid published version. I have been following her work for a little less than a decade & have seen her quality improve multifold. While I wouldn't say that TWP is my favourite of the lot, it touches upon themes that we need more of. When young(er) minds read of characters breaking societal shackles in a positive way, they will be able to have ideas to do the same. And Sarah's books never fail to provide a wonderful depth of thoughts and ideas, some of which I carry with me to this day.
On this specific book's critique, I would say I found it a tad bit preachy - this could be altered so as to attract newer readers. In addition, the subplots were minimal here, which is unlike Sarah's earlier works - the fathers in the story were almost non existent. I wonder if this was a publishing limitation.
However, it's great to read an ayah/hadith at the start of each chapter. And it was so wonderful to have a published work start with "If you're delaying your prayer to read this, it refutes the purpose of the book."
All in all, a good read. Wrapped it up in 2 days ✌
April 24, 2022
About the author and writing style:
Sarah Mehmood is one of the brilliant writers that I have come across while hunting a suitable new genre to read. Her works have left an impact throughout my teenage years and beginning of adulthood. Her books and writing is not only creative but also informative, elegantly portrayed, quite simple but stays with you for a very long time.
Every chapter starts with a suitable title followed by authentic Hadith and a brief introduction of thoughts. Over the years, all her works tend to keep that consistency of writing a more meaningful book with depth of islam and it’s logical certainties. She always made sure to maintain a very subtle style of expressing and sending a message to the people. She knows what the Muslim youth needs to capture and understand the importance of following it.
Few of her famous books and my favourite picks, that I’ve been reading throughout her Wattpad journey to publishing them into books are: 11 days of Halal Dating, Bowled Over by the Broken and A Page left Blank. I’m glad, I was able to witness that this publish was worth as, Sarah, made sure to deliver the work which was needed to every reader.
About the book:
I cannot emphasize this book to be held in terms of romantic genre, because it isn’t. The book really has good detailed references of creation and it’s creator. A path which is sublime, real and with consequences that doesn’t check the societal standards. Where the cultural influence and religion are reflected topics and how to overcome them. A journey to find a partner who completes half your deen.
I really felt connected to the writer and could feel that she has pour her soul while writing this. The expression of forgiving, forgetting, moving ahead and non judgemental affairs is something which are part of islam and we always fail to witness such depth in other books (At least, the ones I’ve come across). No, this just isn’t a story of two people and how they find their path to each other at the end. It’s the immense details shared about a relationship between a believer and his Rabb.
Initially, the chapters went quiet well and simple. There was nothing complex, nor were the thoughts of Saika. The improvisation of both the characters and their relationship with the creator is astounding. The exchanges, the character development, finding relatable weaknesses, finding deen - fixing your imaan, and many such obstacles have been brought up.
We live in a society where cultural preferences and superstitions have held superior roles and have always contradicted the teachings of Islam. Moreover, the separate communities and the destructive images of each other’s have also impacted negatively to the upcoming generation. The knowledge of deen for us have always been feeble because sometimes it’s very difficult to brush away the fact that our ancestors and their families have held the wrong rituals and have followed it so far.
As we are all practicing muslims, to accept the idea of understanding Islam with an open mind and learning the roles and how divided we have been, is something I wish we could work on.
Saika struggles to find a decent man who holds religious beliefs as good as her or maybe better than her. The story of inter-community marriage that has caused an issue but also a greater purpose of finding their Rabb through their path is elegantly written. They were moments and word exchanges between the main character and her mother (Amreen) that really touched me.
Amreen’s character knew the boundaries and her role was surreal to me. Her role as a mother was beautifully portrayed and the amount of effort and love she has invested was really adorable.
One of my favourite side characters was Aaliya (Saika’s Cousin). I really really loved whenever there were upcoming conversions of them. It’s great to see the perspectives of the other person and how they invest their thoughts before implying and sharing it. Her character was wonderful to read. I really adored her throughout the entire book.
Hamdaan’s character has spoke volumes on finding his path after solely going through hardships. The majority of the focus that I could learn and appreciate was the guilt trip and the act of repentance. I think we all get stuck to a part where such thoughts leave wild assumptions. The relationship of Uncle Musa and a young lost soul was endearingly described.
Sarah always made sure to deliver the main aspects in her books. Patience, Repentance, Acceptance and Trust. She sure has done the job that she deliver what was to be expected. I really had a time reading this book, there’s definitely things I have learned, there were things that I have learnt and there were things that I need to learn.
Conclusion:
I would recommend this book to the people who are struggling to find peace, who are tired waiting, who have given their entire energy and soul for something they’ve been praying for, who are going through a difficult time of finding a partner to settle, who are still clueless about practicing Islam and most importantly to the entire teen-adult practicing Muslims.
Sarah Mehmood is one of the brilliant writers that I have come across while hunting a suitable new genre to read. Her works have left an impact throughout my teenage years and beginning of adulthood. Her books and writing is not only creative but also informative, elegantly portrayed, quite simple but stays with you for a very long time.
Every chapter starts with a suitable title followed by authentic Hadith and a brief introduction of thoughts. Over the years, all her works tend to keep that consistency of writing a more meaningful book with depth of islam and it’s logical certainties. She always made sure to maintain a very subtle style of expressing and sending a message to the people. She knows what the Muslim youth needs to capture and understand the importance of following it.
Few of her famous books and my favourite picks, that I’ve been reading throughout her Wattpad journey to publishing them into books are: 11 days of Halal Dating, Bowled Over by the Broken and A Page left Blank. I’m glad, I was able to witness that this publish was worth as, Sarah, made sure to deliver the work which was needed to every reader.
About the book:
I cannot emphasize this book to be held in terms of romantic genre, because it isn’t. The book really has good detailed references of creation and it’s creator. A path which is sublime, real and with consequences that doesn’t check the societal standards. Where the cultural influence and religion are reflected topics and how to overcome them. A journey to find a partner who completes half your deen.
I really felt connected to the writer and could feel that she has pour her soul while writing this. The expression of forgiving, forgetting, moving ahead and non judgemental affairs is something which are part of islam and we always fail to witness such depth in other books (At least, the ones I’ve come across). No, this just isn’t a story of two people and how they find their path to each other at the end. It’s the immense details shared about a relationship between a believer and his Rabb.
Initially, the chapters went quiet well and simple. There was nothing complex, nor were the thoughts of Saika. The improvisation of both the characters and their relationship with the creator is astounding. The exchanges, the character development, finding relatable weaknesses, finding deen - fixing your imaan, and many such obstacles have been brought up.
We live in a society where cultural preferences and superstitions have held superior roles and have always contradicted the teachings of Islam. Moreover, the separate communities and the destructive images of each other’s have also impacted negatively to the upcoming generation. The knowledge of deen for us have always been feeble because sometimes it’s very difficult to brush away the fact that our ancestors and their families have held the wrong rituals and have followed it so far.
As we are all practicing muslims, to accept the idea of understanding Islam with an open mind and learning the roles and how divided we have been, is something I wish we could work on.
Saika struggles to find a decent man who holds religious beliefs as good as her or maybe better than her. The story of inter-community marriage that has caused an issue but also a greater purpose of finding their Rabb through their path is elegantly written. They were moments and word exchanges between the main character and her mother (Amreen) that really touched me.
Amreen’s character knew the boundaries and her role was surreal to me. Her role as a mother was beautifully portrayed and the amount of effort and love she has invested was really adorable.
One of my favourite side characters was Aaliya (Saika’s Cousin). I really really loved whenever there were upcoming conversions of them. It’s great to see the perspectives of the other person and how they invest their thoughts before implying and sharing it. Her character was wonderful to read. I really adored her throughout the entire book.
Hamdaan’s character has spoke volumes on finding his path after solely going through hardships. The majority of the focus that I could learn and appreciate was the guilt trip and the act of repentance. I think we all get stuck to a part where such thoughts leave wild assumptions. The relationship of Uncle Musa and a young lost soul was endearingly described.
Sarah always made sure to deliver the main aspects in her books. Patience, Repentance, Acceptance and Trust. She sure has done the job that she deliver what was to be expected. I really had a time reading this book, there’s definitely things I have learned, there were things that I have learnt and there were things that I need to learn.
Conclusion:
I would recommend this book to the people who are struggling to find peace, who are tired waiting, who have given their entire energy and soul for something they’ve been praying for, who are going through a difficult time of finding a partner to settle, who are still clueless about practicing Islam and most importantly to the entire teen-adult practicing Muslims.
August 18, 2022
You leave me speechless every time. It’s hard to gather my thoughts when it comes to your books, because they go beyond words, Subhanallah, Barakallahu feeki!
I’m stumped by the beauty of your words and the depth of your wisdom.
I have read all your books, and I have seen the transition in your writings over the years, whether it is your writing style, your characters, or the subjects you deal with in your books. While they are slice of life books with relatable features, the quality has only elevated tremendously and gone deeper in wisdom with each book.
They sincerely make us reflect on our relationship with our Lord.
And now this— This book is a treasure, Sarah. Each page offers so much wisdom, that I haven’t yet fully fathomed them all in one reading. It’s beyond beautiful. I know I will be going back to them when I need to, InshaAllah.
A believer is supposed to love Allah the most, and your books help us stay steadfast in our love for Allah.
Looking forward to more such gems from you!
I’m stumped by the beauty of your words and the depth of your wisdom.
I have read all your books, and I have seen the transition in your writings over the years, whether it is your writing style, your characters, or the subjects you deal with in your books. While they are slice of life books with relatable features, the quality has only elevated tremendously and gone deeper in wisdom with each book.
They sincerely make us reflect on our relationship with our Lord.
And now this— This book is a treasure, Sarah. Each page offers so much wisdom, that I haven’t yet fully fathomed them all in one reading. It’s beyond beautiful. I know I will be going back to them when I need to, InshaAllah.
A believer is supposed to love Allah the most, and your books help us stay steadfast in our love for Allah.
Looking forward to more such gems from you!
September 12, 2022
“The ones who hope from their Rabb always have happy endings. Even if the journey to the destination shatters you in the process, one day, with His help, you will reach it, and you’ll be whole again.”
4.5 ⭐️
one can never go wrong with Sarah Mehmood writing, Allahumma barik!
ma sha Allah, this was very beautifully written e. i’ve been reading her for years and her writing always soothes me. all the stars for it ✨💛
as for the plot, it was both realistic and unrealistic for me. and it was also very emotional. i liked both main characters, as well as their faith and tawakkul. the second half of the book was the best. 💛
4.5 ⭐️
one can never go wrong with Sarah Mehmood writing, Allahumma barik!
ma sha Allah, this was very beautifully written e. i’ve been reading her for years and her writing always soothes me. all the stars for it ✨💛
as for the plot, it was both realistic and unrealistic for me. and it was also very emotional. i liked both main characters, as well as their faith and tawakkul. the second half of the book was the best. 💛
January 19, 2025
Entered this amazing world of sarah mehmood's book 4 years ago by a friend's recommendation to read Winged dreams and till date that was the best recommendation of my life. Thats when white pigeon released and i bought my very own copy asap but kept to for the last to first read the rest of her books and then read this. Read this during one such phase where life seemed worthless and this book came to me as therapy. One word that comes to my mind first when i think of this book is therapy and believe it or not i've never been more honest. Also love how beautifully each chapter starts in every sarah mehmood book with a hadith or an ayah which is interconnected with how the plot leads.It's her signature style. Truely commendable and love the eloquence in her writing.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
March 2, 2025
i keep quoting saika and hamdan’s situations wayyyyy too much
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