The Hijabi's Convertee

chapter 36

I threw myself in my bed, I was so tired

We got home not long ago

My mom, mother-in-law and Fatima's mom picked nightgowns and lingeries for me even though I was very very reluctant for them to do so
They took my measurements and bought whatever they wanted and I just sat looking at them

Fatima sat on the side laughing at my misery
Insha' Allah her turn would come soon

It was almost time for Maghrib prayer

I stood up from my bed and made my way to the bathroom to perform Wudhu and made my way to the prayer room afterwards

I got to the prayer room and performed Nafl before taking a Qur'an and opening it

I opened to Suratul Yaseen and started reciting

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I recited to a point before everyone else came in for prayer

Iqraam led the prayer and Masha'Allah his recitation was beautiful, he has improved so much from the last time I heard him recite

He was so dedicated to the Deen and I was happy for that

I continued reciting and finished when it was time for dinner

We had dinner together as a big family, my dad, father in-law and Fatima's dad were all back from work

After dinner we prayed Isha and Iqraam and his parents, Fatima and her parents went home

I retired to my room for the day

I laid down on my bed and my phone rang immediately I did so

I picked it up, it was Iqraam calling
I smiled looking at the contact name

I had changed it to '♥️ Iqraam ♥️' yesterday night before going to bed

I picked up the call

" As Salam alaikum" I said

" Wa alaikumus Salam" Iqraam replied

" Is it really a tradition not to see the bride until the nikkah day" Iqraam asked

" Why do you ask?" I asked back, I didn't know much about traditions but I knew this one thing

" My mom said as the groom, I can't see the bride from now till after the Nikkah " Iqraam said

" Yes she's right and you should listen to her" I said and rolled over

"I don't want to " Iqraam said in a whiny tone and I chuckled

" Just do as she says" I said and we chatted for a while more before saying goodnight

I got up from my bed and performed Wudhu

I prayed Nafl and istikhara, seeking guidance from Allah

I made Dua and soon fell asleep

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" Wakey wakey habibty" I heard a voice say and opened my eyes

I was met with a pair of blue eyes looking at me with affection

I looked around, I was in a different and unfamiliar room

" Did you sleep well?" The owner of those pretty blue eyes asked

" Hm" I hummed in assent and pulled him closer to hug him

" I love you" I said and released him from my hug

" I love you more" he said and leaned in

I closed my eyes, expecting what was to come

" Wakey wakey sleepyhead" I heard someone say and my eyes shot open