Hiba (Family Magazine)

Hiba is a family magazine which is published from Karachi. It has been in circulation since April 2004 and to date, nineteen issues have been published.

The major aims of this publication, which collectively contribute to the tagline of Hiba "Enriching Lives" are as follows: [ [http://www.hibamagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=92 About Hiba] ]

* Bridging the gap between the Quran and Sunnah and the Muslim Ummah
* Aiming to provide families with insightful and informative reading material
* Spreading true and inspirational knowledge to promote peace and harmony
* Addressing the current social order and ways for its uplift

Hiba stands for
* knowledge
* values
* solutions

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Frequency of Publication

Hiba is a quarterly magazine - it is published every three months. The fresh issue comes out at the start of every quarter - January, April, July and October.

Themes

Each issue is based on a specific theme - most of the articles in the 52-page issue centre on that theme.

Themes which have been covered by Hiba Magazine to date are:-

* Do you remember Him (SWT)?
* Raising Fine Men
* Ready to Tie the Knot?
* Ties with Non-Muslims
* Decorating without Doubt
* Formula for Peace
* Hospitality in Islam
* Wasted Blessing
* Elderly Parents
* Intimate Issues
* Concept of Modernity
* Magic and its Reality
* Anger Management
* Role of Media
* Adoption is an Option
* Concept of Fun
* Depression
* Concept of Knowledge in Islam

Hiba Kidz

Hiba Kidz is a newsletter for children between the ages of 8 and 12. This is a complimentary publication for Hiba's subscribers. Hiba Kidz is jam-packed with stories, puzzles, and most importantly, contributions by kids themselves. [ [http://www.hibamagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=533&Itemid=189 About Hiba Kidz] ]

The different sections of Hiba Kidz include:-

* Timeless Tales:- stories which teach but don't preach
* Creative Clips:- interesting things to-do for kids
* Puzzler and Riddler:- Puzzles and riddles to rack the grey matter of kids
* Page of my Diary:- Up close and personal thoughts of kids
* Spotlight:- Poems, stories and articles by kids

Cover Price

The current issue of the magazine costs PKR150/- while past issues are priced at PKR125/-

The cost of this magazine is relatively higher as compared to most of the magazines in this category mainly because of high quality designing and printing as well as an extensive use of colour and glossy paper, in order to make the magazine more appealing for the readers.

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Hiba was founded by its current owner and editor, Rana Rais Khan. The magazine has a small, pre-dominantly female staff.

External links

* [http://www.hibamagazine.com/ Official website of Hiba Magazine]
* [http://muslimwriters.blogspot.com/2008/06/hiba-magazine.html Hiba Magazine at Muslim Writers Blog]

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