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The Arranged marriages

A Muslim girl navigates the complexities of an arranged marriage and discovers unexpected love in the process.

By Alfadila AbdullazizPublished 11 months ago 2 min read
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Aisha had always known that her parents would choose her husband for her. It was the way things were done in her community, and she had accepted it as a fact of life. She was a devout Muslim girl, and she trusted that her parents knew what was best for her. But when her parents told her that they had found a potential groom for her, Aisha felt a knot form in her stomach.

She had never met the man they had chosen for her, and the thought of spending the rest of her life with a stranger was daunting. But Aisha knew that she had no choice in the matter. She would have to trust her parents and hope that everything would work out.

The day of the meeting arrived, and Aisha felt her nerves start to fray. She wore her best clothes and put on her favorite perfume, but nothing could calm the butterflies in her stomach. When the groom, named Amir, arrived, Aisha was surprised by how handsome he was. He had a warm smile and kind eyes, and Aisha felt her nerves start to ease.

Over the course of the meeting, Aisha and Amir talked about their interests, their families, and their hopes for the future. Aisha was surprised by how easy it was to talk to him, and she found herself enjoying his company. By the end of the meeting, Aisha felt like she had made a new friend.

The next few weeks were a whirlwind of preparations. Aisha's parents and Amir's parents worked together to plan the wedding, and Aisha found herself swept up in the excitement. She spent hours trying on different dresses and jewelry, and she spent time with Amir's family getting to know them better.

As the wedding day approached, Aisha found herself feeling nervous again. She knew that this was a big step, and she couldn't help but wonder if she was making the right decision. But when she saw Amir waiting for her at the altar, all of her doubts vanished.

The wedding was beautiful, and Aisha felt like she was living in a fairy tale. She and Amir exchanged vows and rings, and they were pronounced husband and wife. Aisha felt a rush of happiness and excitement, and she knew that she had made the right decision.

As the weeks turned into months, Aisha and Amir settled into married life. They learned to compromise and communicate, and they discovered that they had much in common. Aisha found herself falling in love with Amir, and she was surprised by how happy she was.

But just as Aisha had settled into her new life, she received news that her parents were moving to a different city. Aisha was devastated. She had always been close to her parents, and she couldn't imagine life without them. But Amir surprised her by suggesting that they move with her parents. Aisha was shocked. She had never expected Amir to make such a sacrifice for her.

In the end, Aisha and Amir moved with her parents, and they started a new life together. Aisha realized that she had fallen in love with Amir, and that their arranged marriage had turned into something unexpected and beautiful. She was grateful for her parents' wisdom in choosing Amir for her, and she knew that she had found her soulmate.

As Aisha looked back on her journey, she realized that sometimes the things.

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About the Creator

Alfadila Abdullaziz

I am a lover of fiction and stories.

I love music, movies, dramas, novels, books, etc.

And I like to try my luck with writing as well.

Proud Muslim. Proud Hausa Fulani

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