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Zaynab's avatar

This is what it means to write unapologetically, unravelling the truth to its bare minimum. This is what we need, not the ones dedicated to please fools. Thanks for this piece, Zainab. Allāhuma Barrik 🤍

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Zainab's avatar

Thank you so much for those kind words! Writing unapologetically truly is about peeling back the layers and embracing the raw truth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be. I’m so glad this piece resonated with you! Allāhuma Barrik to you as well 🤍.

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Wajeeha Nadeem's avatar

What a beautiful article, all unmarried Muslim girls need to read this. It's such an important piece, and an eye opener. I was nodding all along while reading it!

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Zainab's avatar

Thanks Wajeeha, I tried to encapsulate a truth component to my objectives, and I wanted to alleviate people's suffering by letting them know that it's okay if they didn't do it correctly.

They can choose to do better.💕

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Wajeeha Nadeem's avatar

Yes absolutely Zainab!

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Amina's avatar

zainab, you always get to the point! no compromises when it comes to our beautiful religion, thank you being a true advocate and wanting the best for your sisters <3

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Zainab's avatar

Alhamdulilah Amina. I hope they marry well! Never be taken advantage of, including by themselves.

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Oukhtee's avatar

Barakillah feeh. I love this especially in this time of dating.

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Zainab's avatar

Waiyaka, I believe it was a fair but firm perspective , I hope it was beneficial. 💕

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Oukhtee's avatar

Yes, Alhamdulillah.

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shima abdelfatah's avatar

Sincere and unapologetic! Beautifully written, thank you Zainab!

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Zed's avatar

What a great piece. I want to share this with someone but I'm worried about offending them.

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Zainab's avatar

Maybe you can say, ‘I found this so interesting.’ It’s not targeted at them, but you’re sharing what you found interesting. Let me know how it goes.

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Saira Anwar's avatar

This speaks volumes. It’s so easy to overlook red flags when we’re caught up in the idea of someone, but true healing begins when we see things as they are. Reclaiming our power means recognizing our worth beyond the illusion. I write about similar themes—marriage, divorce, healing, self-love, and moving forward. Thank you for sharing this powerful and inspiring message Zainab! It needs to be heard by so many.

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Zainab's avatar

Yes! “Reclaiming our power means recognizing our worth beyond the illusion.” Thank you for reading Saira 💕

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure, Zainab! I came across your piece on my feed, and it truly resonated with me. I explore similar themes in my poetry—marriage, divorce, healing, self-love, and moving forward from relationships that no longer serve us, drawing from my own journey. It’s always powerful to connect with writers who share this path. Looking forward to reading more of your work! ❤️✨️

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leil's avatar

Beautiful Subhanallah and an absolute eye-opener. I was gaping and sighing throughout your whole article at how true this was. Allahuma barīk

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Zainab's avatar

Leli, thank you for reading this. Alhamdulillah, sometimes all we need to do is perceive things for what they are.

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F. Haroon's avatar

It's only Satan that creates the illusion like "Cupid" in the first place and even works through the man who leads the woman on. Same goes for women who lead men on too.

Not all of us have the Gift from Allah of knowing what's inside a person. Only Allah Knows. So why do many of us act like we do know what's inside, and either date, or "arrange" marriages? Both are blind!

I certainly don't. I am a man who is seeking a spouse who is pious and sincere, and who's family is likewise. But I am taking a passive approach that mankind, I believe, has long forgotten, since Prophetic times, because Satan brainwashed us. Shall I tell you what that is? It will help women seeking men too. IA.

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Zainab's avatar

Thank you 💕

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