Seven Links

There's this project called 7 Links, initiated by Tripbase, that fabulous Azra, the The Glittering Sapphire One and  Fareed of  The Kaloo Report invited me to participate in. The idea intrigued me, seeing as I love going back in time and following the progress of my words. Over time, I've come to see them as a reliable barometer of self-growth.

So what is 7 Links all about?

In the words of the originator:

The idea is simple: bloggers publish 7 links from their blog to share lessons learned and create a bank of long but not forgotten blog posts that deserve to see the light of day again.

So I went into the archives (thanked Blogger for having stats available at the click of a mouse) and compiled this list :

1) My Most Beautiful Post

This heading has had me stumped for the last hour! Probably because I happen to be my own worst critic. 

Perhaps I should base this on the post that touched the most number of people? That would help. 

After intense deliberation (this is sounding like the judging of the bloody Booker, for crying out loud!) and much profanity hurled at The Grand Kaloo Himself, I've settled on A New Day.

Although these brought many responses too.

2) My Most Popular Post 

My most popular post ever remains Candles. My thoughts on the passing of Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib. It surprises me, but is perhaps a reflection of the barakah of Moulana, even after his passing.

3) My Most Controversial Post

Hands down, The Muslimness Measure. It pissed people off, big time. Eventually I tired of responding to comments. Though the The Story of Maha reviews did much the same.

4) My Most Helpful Post

I wouldn't have known what to select here. But when I went through the archives, a post that helped me anew was Thirty. Am hoping it will help you too...

5) A Post Whose Success Surprised me

Once more, that would be Candles. At more than double the page views of my second most popular, The Story of Maha.

6) A Post I Feel Didn't Get the Attention it Deserved

Twas a toss-up between Facebook Did It and Her Hands. The latter was like a punch in the gut when I read it now. It was penned and posted years ago.

7) The Post That I am Most Proud Of

I'm so unsure of this one. Was going to go with the  Muslim Feminist  post, but I've settled on Writing instead. The only piece of fiction to make this list. Speaks volumes...

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Phew! I'm knackered. Compiling this list has been painful. But rewarding. I'm not going to select anyone to do this here task. Only because I know how much I swore Kaloo :p And I really don't want to choke on my tea.

Hope you've enjoyed this meandering journey with me.

Until next time...