Between Faith and Forever is a heartfelt and emotionally charged halal love story that follows the intertwined paths of Zayna and Amir, two individuals from vastly different worlds. Zayna, a passionate and devoted young woman from Cairo, has dedicated her life to running Al-Hayat, a foundation aimed at supporting single mothers in need. When she unexpectedly gets the chance to present her work at a prestigious conference in Dubai, she feels both excited and nervous, knowing this could be the opportunity that could change her foundation-and her life-forever.
On the other side of the world, Amir, a wealthy businessman, is struggling with the pain of loss and betrayal. Raised by a strict grandmother after the death of his mother, he harbors deep resentment toward his father, whose actions shattered their family. Reluctantly, he agrees to attend the same Dubai conference, persuaded by his grandmother, who wants him to make connections for the family business.
Both Zayna and Amir are driven by different motivations-Zayna by her mission to help others and Amir by the weight of his family's legacy. As their worlds collide at the conference, sparks fly, but their paths to understanding, forgiveness, and faith are far from simple.
Through slow-building emotional tension, moments of reflection, and the guidance of faith, Between Faith and Forever explores themes of personal growth, healing from past wounds, and the power of trust in Allah. As Zayna and Amir face the challenges ahead, they will learn that love, faith, and purpose are not only about what they achieve, but also about what they overcome.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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