Prologue Gadija stared down at the glowing screen of her smartphone, heart pounding with anticipation. For the past few weeks, she had been chatting with a man named Tauriq on a Muslim dating app, and she felt an undeniable connection. Their conversations were always stimulating and genuine. Tauriq was intelligent, funny, and kind - traits Tauriq deeply admired. She found herself looking forward to their daily chats, eagerly awaiting each new message. Of course, Gadija knew it was unwise to become too invested before meeting someone in person. But there was just something special about Tauriq. He made her feel understood and accepted in a way no one else had. As she typed out her latest response, Gadija couldn't help but wonder what Tauriq looked like. She tried to picture his face, his voice, his mannerisms. Would he live up to the image she had formed in her mind? Suddenly, a notification popped up on her screen. Gadija had responded. Amira felt a flutter of excitement as she tapped to read his message. Little did she know, this simple interaction was about to set in motion a series of events that would change the course of her life forever.