Daily Ramadaan Drama
Previously
Zaheer is seriously injured and has been sent in for second op, meanwhile Amod residents fear eviction.
Zaheer Hospital Room:
“He is comatose”….
“He might never walk again”
“He won’t be the same person you remember”
Those were all comments that Ayesha heard from doctors, family members and far off relative…It has been four days since Zaheer second op, and he has yet to wake up…doctors fear the worst, even her father in law look at her with pity, but somehow Allah work such a miracle, that I had two unlikely allies on my side, My mother in law and Tasmia. Their faith and mine never weaver for a moment that my Zaheer will make a full recovery. Although it was tough forgiving Tasmia for her path, I saw how immensely guilt she felt, and took it upon myself to be her guide. Atlas I realize with my quest for knowledge through social media and my dependency on my cell phone, that it didn’t have all the answer I needed, only one place could give me what I desire, my muslilah, praying to my Allah.
Me: Slmz Zaheer, I know what everyone say, and I guess from medical point they might be right, but I know my Allah, he won’t let us down, and he will bring you back to us (rubbing my still flat tummy)
I was initial shocked when my mother told me to take a pregnancy test, and it come out positive…but with that joy of learning my family was growing, the nightmare began…hearing of Zaheer shooting, shock me to the core…I continually cried and tried to be strong, but seeing his still form, still haunts me…that when something miracles occurred…my mother in law grab me and held me tight in a hug, repeatly saying that our Zaheer was coming back…and soon after Tasmia join us.
Me: I refuse to see a doctor, I can’t do this pregnancy without you Zaheer, I am so sorry for not realizing sooner how lucky I am to have a husband like you. I will never take you for grated every again… (Holding his hand)
Tasmia enter the room…her eyes swollen from crying for days…I felt incredibly guilty for not noticing her need for attention, all she need is little care and tough love…
Me: come, I’m sure Zaheer will want to hear his sister alright…
Tasmia sit across on the other end…
Tasmia: bha…I am so so sorry, I have done my things wrong In my life as short as it is…but seeing you(trying to keep her tears in)…I can’t …I am just so sorry, you always been my protector, my best friend…please get better(she whisper the last part)
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Meanwhile
Hashim look at his daughter and notices her sudden change…his daughter was always the shy type, never one to care for fashion or seek out activities her friends participates…but over these last few days, he seen the slight changes…the add makeup, the cell phone clutch tightly in her hand, and the odd smile now and then…
While reading namaaz, he was approached by Mr Amod, apparently he asked to see my family and I on Eid day, knowing that my wife prepare a huge feast I invite them along for lunch…
Ahmed: JazakaAllah for the invite, we shall love to come.
After mosque I told my wife of what happen, and she suddenly smile in glee….
Fatima: Isn’t it obvious, one of her son must want our Fatima, so they most probable want to come for proposal!
Hashim: excuse me, I won’t accept…my daughter deserve the best, after all she has the best of things, how can I allow my baby to be married off to poor relations…(Hashim scoffs)
Fatima: Hashim! We were also poor once, don’t judge them, and please don’t be petty…. (Rolling her eyes at her husband)
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Amina room:
Farhaan and Wasim were playing with Amina in her room when they hear their father arrive, greeting his family, he smile pointly at Farhaan
Ahmed: Son, I got good news, we are invited to have lunch at Hashim Omar for Eid….
Farhaan stand up…
Farhaan: what…are you?
Ahmed: (laughs) what do you think, I would forget my dear son request, I want to bring the proposal up, and he kindly offer a luncheon, so I obviously accepted, I hope you don’t mind Jameela (smiles sheepishly at his wife)
Jameela: I don’t mind, dear husband, but what do I take along, they are awfully wealthy and I am sure they will be dress to the nines….Oh Allah!! I completely forgot to do Eid shopping for the girls…what I would get them….
Ahmed: (smiles gently at his wife) my dear, worry not…we are not people who need to associate ourselves with others, my daughters and you are beautiful, anything you wear will be great, and don’t forget that!
Jameela: You are right my husband, Ya Allah what would I do without you. But we do not…poor Amina won’t have nothing new to wear…
Just than Yusrah walks in…
Yusrah: Fear not, mother dearest, I will make Amina Eid outfit, it is time I practice what I am learning, and I am sure I can whip up something special
Jameela: ok, let us go get some material, I hear the store on 5th has a special.
Mosque:
Ziyaad: It hopeless, and my daughter is so irresponsible, I thoughts I raised her better…oh where did I go wrong, what didn’t I give her…
Faheem was busy reading his Quran when he overheard Ziyaad heated conversion with someone over the phone, he knew it was rude to overhear, but he hasn’t had a chance to check up on his friend after they found out that he was place in coma state after his surgery, seeing Aunty Rashida and the girls in tears broke his heart, and seeing his dear friend in such a state wasn’t easy, every day without fail, Faheem would read duas and give charity on Zaheer name, and now to hear a father bad mouthing his daughter for a mistake I am sure she feel guilty…but blame cannot only be place on her, these incidents are regular occurrences that society has become immune to it…instead of being negative, he should be supporting his family and praying for his son recovery
Ziyaad cut his call and notices Faheem staring at him…
Ziyaad: Slmz Faheem, how you beta?
Faheem: I am alright shukr, how is Zaheer and the family?
Ziyaad: still the same…I haven’t been to the hospital, the business is been so busy…but I get regular updates from my wife. You should pop in, we having an Eid sale…
Faheem: JazakaAllah, I rather go and see Zaheer, after all life is too short, and we should be continually support ones friends and family.
This stump Ziyaad…after all what he to do…his only son, his legacy is seriously injured and might never walk again could drive any man to find a vice to keep his brain occupied…for him it work…
Ziyaad: some of us that have the privilege of an innocent mind, some of us live with the knowledge of a harder time son, don’t forget…
After leaving, Ziyaad had an urge to see his son…should he go or….head to work
Meanwhile
Wasim and Melissa, met up at their regular spot…
Melissa: are you for real?
Wasim: yeah my mother found out about you, and she asked to meet you (shrugging his shoulders) listen if you don’t want to it cool…
Melissa: no it just…I got some news today…
Wasim: yeah?
Melissa: my parents are thinking of moving…
Wasim: (sit upright) don’t they understand that it your last year…how can they…
Melissa: they thought of that (signing) offer for me to stay at the campus dorms…
Wasim: but you would miss them too much…
Melissa look up shocked that Wasim knew her so well…She felt angry and sadden her parents were making such a huge deal and not including her…after all it did affect her the most..
Wasim: (holding her hand) hey, it ok…I guess I…I thought maybe we had a future, but I would never expect you to choice between your family and me…
Melissa is relived that Wasim was being so sweet and supportive….surprising her…even Fatima had taken off at her…and she just her friend…a friend who apparently almost hitch…so much she would miss….
27th night:
Ziyaad and the rest of lydenburg men met and took their places for Salah, upon hearing the azaan, they quickly broke their fast with a date and started to follow the moulana, leading them in prayer….Ziyaad phone which is place on vibrate, was buzzing, he didn’t want to break his namaaz so he let it ring and completed his Salah
Upon his mat” Ya Allah I do not ask this for me, but rather for my unborn grandchild, a father is a protector, a role model and a provider, and every little bunda you have place on this earth need one, do not take away my son, grant him complete shifa….I know that medical standpoint he isn’t good, but please perform a miracle, he is a better than I am”
After making sincere duas, he made his way to his car…taking out his phone, and see 8 miss call from his wife…what could it be…did something happen to Zaheer…he rushes to dial…she answer on the first ring
Rashida: You better hurry to the hospital now! (Cut the call before he could reply)
Amod resident:
Ahmed and his family just finish their supper when there a knock on the door…Ahmed answers and his landlord is there
Landlord (LL): Good evening Mr Amod, I hope I am not interrupting?
Ahmed; no it fine, we have just finished our supper, would you care for cup of tea?
LL: no thank you, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news….but I had spoken it over with the board. They cannot wait another month for you to come up with the rent, you have to be evicted by next week (handing over the envelope)
Ahmed: but sir-
LL: I am sorry I tried, but they already have someone line up, if you could produce something by tomorrow or Sunday, I cannot help you…
Ahmed closes the door…where would they go. He was only able to get half the rent, and it would be impossible to raise the other by Sunday….
Jameela ushers the kids to clean the kitchen…
Jameela: worry not my husband, Allah works in mysterious ways…don’t lose hope (kissing his check)
This is how it always been with them, when one loses faith, the other carry hope for the both of them…
While praying, he ask Allah for a mircle….to save his family for being put on the street.
Meanwhile
Marko joins his Hashim and his family for a braai….
Marko: So I told the family about the move, Mel has been sulking but want to move with us…
Hashim: I cannot imagine what you going though, although I am having my own dilemma, you remember Ahmed Amod…?
Marko: Ah yes, he is a pleasant fellow, but what I hear almost homeless…
Hashim: what? I didn’t know this…
Marko explain about the Amod situation and this anger Hashim more…
Hashim: That man! He actually came the other day, expecting to speak to me….my wife think one of his son want to marry our Fatima! Like I would ever allow her into that situation!
Fatima overhear her father, and rushes to her room crying…Mel follows
Mel: hey, what wrong?
Fatima: my father hates Farhaan family, just because they aren’t well off…they have been having some financial problems and now my father would reject Farhaan proposal!
Mel: oh dear, what are you going to do?
Fatima: I don’t- wait….I think I know of a way…. (She smiles and whisper her plan to Melissa)
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Farhaan is reading his Quran when he is paid a visit by his mother….
Jameela love spoiling her children, and ever since Farhaan moved so far away, she constantly misses him, before Esha, She get Wasim to drop her off at his flat…after all he will soon be married man and forget all about his dearest mother.
Jameela: Slmz beta, I brought some treats (holding a tray of freshly baked biscuits)
Farhaan: Slmz mommy, come in…What bring mommy here, not that I mind (smiles)
Jameela: well I felt it was only right, I spoke to you in private…come sit…I know you heart is sat on this girl and I don’t know her, but from what I hear around, she seem like really nice young lady, and as a mother I would like to know I raised you to be respectful loving son to become a lovely husband as well…(petting his check) I do know you to be a fair judge of character but in certain times, you can be a little naïve son, and that not necessary a bad thing, in our society, certain “classes” are place, and I know we aren’t the riches family but we do live comfortably…
Farhaan: I know and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of you…
Jameela: I know beta, (her eyes soften) and I also know that this girl you wish to marry comes from a different background, she is uses to different comforts…and even though we naïve at a tender age, later in life it will cause issues, so do speak to her and make sure that you get both side approvals, it important for a girl family to accept the boy, after all they are giving you one of their precious gems…
Just than another knock comes interrupting before he could answer his mother…opening the door to face a flushed Fatima…
Fatima: Slmz…Oh Farhaan please we need to elope…My father would never accept us….
Meanwhile at the hospital
Ziyaad rushes to his son wards…fearing the worst only to be confronted with his smiling wife
Rashida: Oh Ziyaad! You won’t believe the good news!
Ziyaad: Zaheer awake?
Rashida: jee and he absolutely fine, shukr to Allah but that not the good news!
Ziyaad: it not…? (Raised his eyebrow at his wife)
Rashida: Our Tasmia is engaged….
Ziyaad: whaaat?!!!
In the room: (few hours earlier)
Tasmia is quietly sitting at her brother side reading her Quran, when Faheem walks in, he greet her and sit next to his friend
Faheem: hey bud, I know you can hear me, so I will only tell you this once, I had consider your proposal, and to be honest…I kind of thinking of going through with it, but I need my wingman, so please wake up…
Next thing Faheem know, he get a slap on his shoulder…Zaheer is smiling humourlessly at his bud…
Faheem and Tasmia both wake up in shock and yell out Zaheer name!
Causing Rashida and Ayesha to rush in
Ayesha look at everyone shocked face and smiles at her hubby…
Ayesha: I though you wanted to wait till tonight to announce your awakening?
Zaheer: (Smile sheepishly at his wife) I could resist, my bud just gave me some excellent news, and I couldn’t pretend a second longer…
Three confused people look at husband and wife…
Rashida: he woke up, why you didn’t tell me?!
Ayesha: I wanted to mommy, but Zaheer ask me not to…
Zaheer: Don’t be angry at her, I asked her to keep it quite…after all I need some privacy with my wife, we been a part to long, I am sorry for keeping you guys on edge…
Tasmia: So you know about the baby…
Zaheer: (smiles at Ayesha) jee….he/she is the reason I woke…Allah must know I still have much to do, including getting my bud his bride (looking at his friend and sister)
Faheem is shocked…: Bud…I
Zaheer: please don’t say you backing out…
Faheem: no, but we still need her approval… (Looking at Tasmia)
Tasmia: what going on…why the both of you looking at me….is there something on my face (bend down to search for a mirror)
Rashida: is it…do you really want our Tasmia?
Both Ayesha and Tasmia look at Rashida shock, while Faheem nods…
Faheem: if she is ok with it…? (Looking at Tasmia for approval)
Tasmia contemplates…
Tasmia: (and answer simply) yes…
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Farhaan quickly hide the envelop of cash under his parents pillow, and while his other siblings are lookout…
Wasim: I can’t believe they didn’t tell us…
The siblings got together and sold whatever their didn’t need, so that they could drum up enough cash to pay for their rent…even little Amina gave her savings and old toys to sell…
Farhaan couldn’t be prouder of his siblings, especially Yusrah, who got a job, and planning on completing her studies part-time so she can help with household expenses.
Yusrah: hurry up, they gonna be suspious if we all not at the table…
After everyone settle for their iftar, they listen to the radio, for the announcement of Eid…
Radio announcer: It has been confirmed, with many of the sightings all over the country that tomorrow will definitely be the 1st of Shawwal and Eid, Eid Mubarak to the Ummah and remember us all in your pious duas.
The whole table erupts in cheers, even though they haven’t figured how to pay the rent, he atlest got another extension for a week, he took up extra shifts and even Jameela offer more classes to raise up funds. They didn’t want to disappoint their children, so they kept aside a small potion, to buy them a small gift each…
After iftar, Ahmed and Jameela settle in their room, discussing their Eid plan, when Ahmed felt something strange under his pillow…Removing the envelope he found…he opened it and saw R15 000…just the amount he needed to pay of the rent…
Jameela: huh…where did this come from?
Ahmed: It reads, Eiddy and there is no name….but I have an inking who’s responsible…
Jameela: me too (smiling)
Eid Morning:
Amina bounces into her parent’s room and jump on the bed….
Amina: Eid Mubarak (hugging both her parents, while the other join them) did you find your Eiddy? (The other groan)
Wasim: that was a secret Amina, you weren’t supposed to tell them!
Amina look at her mother: but Ummi said I can tell her all my secrets, and she won’t tell anyone, right Ummi?
Jameela laughs and nods…..
After phoning Farhaan and telling the kids how proud they are of them for banding together, they brought out their little gifts, which they really appreciated…
Amina and Yusrah got ready while Wasim help his father to go pay a visit to their landlord….
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Later at Hashim place:
Everything was done up smart and Fatima mother welcome the Amods warmly.
After everything was eaten and everyone got acquainted, the men decided to talk in the lounge…
Hashim: So I am so grateful to you for bring my Fatima back…I know when I…
Ahmed: there is no need, we only ask is that you give Farhaan a chance. He is an amazing young man, he has overcome so much in his young life and I know he will treasure your daughter.
Hashim: To be honest I was against this match purely based on your income level, but after Fatima tried to run away, my wife was kind enough to remind me of a time where we were also poor, we didn’t have our parents approval and elope and married, although we are happily married, 29 good years, it would’ve been nice to have my in law approval…so son, I won’t ask of your background or financial situation, I just have one question…
Farhaan: jee (preparing himself)
Hashim: Would you love my daughter with all your heart?
Farhaan: Jee, she is my path to Jannah, I want her beside me on the day of Judgement…she complete me…I will love her till my last breath…
Hashim seem to contemplate his answer and simply reply: “you have my approval son”
Everyone was happy….
Wasim introduce Melissa to his mother, and Mel introduce Wasim to her…Seem like her father had a change of heart, when he saw his daughter happiness lies here…
Meanwhile
At the Adam household
Although he is much better, he wasn’t discharged from hospital, so everyone had a light meal and visited Zaheer at the hospital…even Faheem brought his parents…they had heartily accepted Tasmia…Her father took a little convincing after all, she was his baby and although he was upset with her he still loved her dearly.
Zaheer look at his family laughing and joking…he quietly take Ayesha hand…and place a small kiss inside the palm of her hand…
Ayesha: what wrong?
Zaheer: nothing, everything is perfect…there is one thing left…I am so sorry for overacting to that message…if we haven’t fought-
Ayesha: (Ayesha stop him) hey, if you haven’t, I wouldn’t have realize what a doofus I was…Zaheer, you are my partner, and I will never take you for granted ever again. I love you.
Zaheer: And I love the both of you (placing a kiss on her tummy).
Author Note:
The completion of yet another Ramadaan, and blog…How the times flies. I hope this answer any lingering questions about my dear characters…and I hope everyone has enjoyed just journey, as much as I have. I appreciate all the vote of confidence and dedication to my blog…You guys rock!!!
So as our darling Amina would say: Eid Mubarak Everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful and sugar-coated day! Please remember me and my family in your duas…Even though I am excited for Eid…I am sadden that we have to say goodbye to the blessed month of Ramadaan, May Allah accept our Ibadah and gives us many more Ramadaan and Eid’s Insha’Allah.
P.S: I hope to hear from you guys think of the ending and who is your favourite character…Mines is definitely Amina ❤ but then again…I love them all :p
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