A Not So Halal Love

Samara Amin has spent the past year picking up the pieces of her broken heart. After a devastating breakup with the one person she thought could understand her, she decided to take control of her life. No more distractions, no more emotional baggage. This time, she's serious about finding something real.

With her family's cautious support and her faith guiding her, Samara swears off relationships that don't align with her values. No more non-Muslim boyfriends, no more rebel love stories. She's not here for fun or games-she's here for marriage.

So when her best friend Rida lets her borrow her Tinder account to meet new people, Samara isn't expecting much. She's just looking for a distraction from the loneliness that's been consuming her. But after a series of awkward and cringe-worthy conversations, one match stands out: Youseff Bashir. His profile promises something different-no flirtations, no hidden motives, just the possibility of friendship.

As Samara and Youseff begin to connect, a spark she wasn't expecting ignites within her. There's hope. There's the possibility of something real. But just as quickly as the hope surfaces, doubt creeps in. What if he doesn't like her like that? What if all of this is just friendly conversation, and she's setting herself up for another heartbreak?

In a world where faith, family, and healing collide, Samara must navigate her fears, her heart, and the difficult question of whether she can trust again.

Can she truly open herself up to love once more? Or will this friendship with Youseff turn out to be just another painful lesson in the heartbreak she's been running from?