North Stars ft. Rubina Nafees Fatima

I met Rubina Nafees Fatima too late in life. My loss entirely.

The quiet dignity, steel-like strength, complete conviction in her chosen path and a value system based on faith and goodness. So many things about her that inspire me.  As I got to know her better, my intrigue only increased, along with complete awe of how she had altered her own comfortable life to such a vast degree with the sole ambition of serving those who needed attention.  

We are trustees of the privilege we receive.  We have a duty as human beings to serve beyond our immediate family.

Some words I’d often heard took new meaning as I understood Rubina more and more.  Trusteeship, service, fairness, responsibility.  The full extent of these words came to me through her. 

Rubina’s story begins and grows on the desire of a just and fair society.  It’s a story of an ordinary life making extraordinary choices.  A story that seems like any of ours to begin with, following the expected path, fulfilling societal expectations, discharging her duties to the best of her abilities.  But then it becomes a beautiful example of forging her own way, honouring her calling, pursuing her mission entirely against the norm, something very few of us have the courage for.  

Rubina at the kitchen incubator and cloud kitchen, which is also the manufacturing floor for uniforms and men's wear. (Pic. Courtesy: SAFA)

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naghma mulla

Owner of the loudest laugh in the room and a development sector professional by day, Naghma is a by-mistake CA, who writes what she feels and feels what she writes.