Her first day in school was something that would stay in her for the rest of her life, schools seem different from how it was just few years ago and to her it look like a strange land. It seems so different, during the entrance examination results, she could not get in to the second year and had to start from the first year, she was devastated but she know it was from the best. “It better that way, I am sure, you will become better and come to think of it, you will have the chance to start your Tahfidh class, since the class is usually being taught from the beginning in the first year. I can’t wait to see complete your Tahfidh in three years aside from completing your secondary school.” Ismail explained to her. And as a gift from him, he got her a school bag and a shoe. Now four weeks in school, she still do not have any friends and was trying her best to enjoy the school,She took a deep breath as she took her bag and left the class, it is closing time. she is the oldest in schoo

Two weeks later, She smiled at her sister as soon as the door opened and she entered the room. She had just returned from her UME examination center.“How was your paper?” Ashabi asked her and watched her sank on the bed. “Alihamdulilah, please get me some water.” She said to her.“Okay…” She said and watched her younger sister walked to the fridge that Adnan got for them some weeks before he travelled to India. She returned with a cup of water. She gulped it all at once.“You didn’t attend the Islamic class today?” Her sister asked,“I did, I returned home an hour before you returned.” Ashabi announced. “Okay, Alihamdulilah… the examination was not bad.” Shade explained to her sister. “There are a lot older people too, some have been writing the examination for a long time.” She said to her sister. “Are you sure that I am not going to be the oldest during my time?” Ashabi asked. “No ooo, you can’t, there are a lot of older people. Just take your studies seriously.” She said t

“I saw her thrice at the hospital or was it even four times?” She said to him and he nodded. “Yes, Ummu. She was at the hospital.” He said to her as she got her a cup of water. “And she is here again?” She asked him. “Yes, who is she? Omo Tani (who are her parents)?” She asked him as she accept the cup of water from his hand.“And why is she here?” She asked him further. “Which of your questions do you want me to answer first?” He asked his mother. “Who is she?” She asked again. “Her name is Yasmina.” He said to her “Ehn... Ehn... Yasmina... Why is she here?” She asked further. “Ummu, tell me what do you want to eat? I have soups in the freezer. Freshly made.” He said and turned to walk to the kitchen.“Don’t tell me you want to marry that girl?” Her voice stopped him and he turned to her. “Don’t even try it...” She said again and he wondered if he heard her right. “What if I want to marry her?” He asked her. “Who are her parents?” She asked him. “Does that matter?” He ask

As soon as Ashabi left his house, he put a call through to Adnan and invited him to come see him alone. “Is this evening okay sir?” Adnan asked “I will surely appreciate it.” The Imam said and he did showed up that evening before Maghreb and they didn’t had any discussion until after Ishai..“Alihamdulilah, I had spoken with her and she gave her consent. “ The Imam said. “Ma Sha Allah.” Adnan said “But I have some questions for you, as the appointed Wali for Ashabi and also because I care so much about these two girls from the first day, Ismail introduced them to me ... My first question is this , Why are you not married until now?” He asked him and Adnan sighed deeply. “Alihamduliah... For several years, getting married had not been something that fancy me ... This is not because I don’t know the importance of marriage in Islam but because I was scared and perhaps also because I didnt really see someone that fancy me enough for marriage, year after year .. I also thought my cris

She broke into smiles as soon as he saw her walk towards her, she was sitting in front of the house studying. The exchanged teslim and he sat down on the bench not to far away from her. “How are you ...” He asked her and she nodded then said Alihamdulilah. “Ma sha Allah.” he said to her and watched her put the book in her hand aside. “I can see that you are studying so hard for your forthcomings exam.” He said to her. “Na'am, I don’t want to discourage our sponsor and you haven’t been around for a few weeks now.” She asked and was told that he travelled home to see his parents. “Oh, Ma sha Allah, so how is your Tahfidh?” He asked. “We will be starting with the Murajah... as soon as the new term begins ins sha Allah, I have started mine though.” She said to him and he nodded. “Ma Sha Allah.” He said “So , I am coming from Imam’s place , he said we will be going to see your Uncles his weekend ins Sha Allah.” He said to her and she nodded slowly. “Will you be going with us?” She