The Hijabi's Jock

From playing on the masjid floors during salaah time, to becoming close family friends - Suhayla James and Rayyan Mahmood have been a part of each other's life since they were both five years old.

As time went on, Suhayla became interested in marriage while Rayyan sought an interest in boxing and basketball, becoming one of the best players at Hillcrest High.

Suhayla longed to be a wife (at 17 years old) and with no suitors around her age range stepping forward, she began to think it was impossible to be married right now ... until an offer of marriage arrived at her doorstep ...

With Rayyan standing behind the bouquet of roses ....