SereneSaffiya
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At 19, Samira Yasmin Al-Hadi finds herself at a crossroads in life, torn between familial expectations and her own desires. Raised in a devout Muslim family, she wears her burqa as a symbol of faith and tradition, but beneath its fabric lies an innocent girl in search of affection.When her parents propose an arranged marriage with Zayn Ibrahim Al-Farisi, her 25-year-old neighbor and the older brother of her best friend, Samira feels the weight of the world pressing down on her.Zayd , a devoted Muslim with a strong sense of duty, is not opposed to the arrangement. Yet, he grapples with his own feelings of entrapment as he contemplates a life defined by obligation rather than passion. As they navigate the complexities of their potential union, Samira's dreams of love and autonomy clash with the reality of their situation.As they spend time together Samira must confront her deepest fears: Can she embrace a life of devotion to a man she barely knows? Or will she dare to defy her family in pursuit of her own happiness?…