the Illusion of Love

Ayesha and the Illusion of Love

Ayesha had always believed in love—the kind that was written in the stars, the kind that made hearts race and hands tremble. But what she didn’t know was that not all love is meant to last.

She was nineteen years old, a university student with dreams of building a future filled with success, family, and faith. Growing up in a practicing Muslim household, she knew the values of modesty, sincerity, and waiting for the right person. But life has a way of testing people in ways they never expect.

One day, Ayesha met Zayn.

Zayn was charming, with a voice smooth as silk and a smile that made hearts flutter. He wasn’t like the brothers she saw at the masjid—he was different. Confident. Bold. Mysterious.

At first, it was just casual conversations between classes. Then, it became secret messages late at night. Then, it became a battle between her heart and her faith.

"What if he is the one?" she told herself.

"What if this is what love feels like?"

Zayn made her feel special, like she was the only girl in the world. But something wasn’t right.

Whenever she spoke about marriage, he changed the subject. Whenever she mentioned involving her family, he grew distant. Deep inside, she knew she was chasing a dream that wasn’t real.

But she ignored the warnings—both from her heart and from the people who loved her.

A Wake-Up Call

One evening, while scrolling through social media, Ayesha saw something that made her blood run cold.

A picture of Zayn—with another girl. Holding hands. Smiling.

Her heart shattered.

"Maybe it’s his sister?" she tried to convince herself.

But the caption said it all: "My love, my world."

Tears burned her cheeks as reality crashed down on her.

She had given her heart to someone who never truly valued it. She had ignored the whispers of her conscience, the reminders from her friends, and the signs from Allah.

That night, Ayesha fell into sujood, tears soaking her prayer mat.

"Ya Allah," she whispered, "forgive me. I placed my trust in the wrong hands. Guide me back to You."

Healing & True Love

Ayesha cut ties with Zayn. It was painful, but necessary.

She focused on herself—her faith, her studies, her dreams. And in time, she healed.

Months later, through her family, she met a man who was different.

Not someone who whispered sweet words but someone who feared Allah.

Not someone who played with hearts but someone who protected them.

It was then that she truly understood love—not the kind that made her weak, but the kind that made her stronger.

Ayesha’s story was a lesson:

Love is not about excitement or stolen moments—it’s about trust, faith, and waiting for what Allah has written for you.

And this time, she chose wisely.

Sumaya and the Dream That Found Her

Sumaya had always been a girl of passion.

She wasn’t the type to follow the crowd or settle for an ordinary life. From the moment she was old enough to understand the world, she had big dreams.

But there was one problem—she didn’t know what her dream was.

Everyone around her seemed to have their paths figured out. Some wanted to be doctors, some engineers, some teachers. But Sumaya? She felt lost.

"What if I never find what I love?" she worried.

Her parents encouraged her, saying, "Keep searching, Sumaya. Allah will guide you to where you belong."

But she was impatient. She wanted to know now.

The Unexpected Discovery

One summer, Sumaya’s mother signed her up for volunteer work at a local orphanage. She wasn’t excited about it. "I don’t think this is for me," she thought.

But on the first day, something changed.

She met a little girl named Lina—a six-year-old with wide brown eyes and a bright smile.

Lina had no parents. No family. No one to tuck her in at night.

Yet, she was full of light.

Sumaya sat with her, helped her with homework, played games with her, and told her stories. And for the first time, something clicked.

That night, as she lay in bed, she whispered to herself, "This is it."

She had found it. Her purpose.

She wanted to dedicate her life to helping children in need—to giving them love, education, and a future.

Her heart felt alive in a way it never had before.

Chasing the Dream

From that moment on, Sumaya worked hard.

She studied social work and child psychology. She built a vision—a future where she could open a center for orphaned children, providing them with education, care, and opportunities.

Many people told her, "It’s not practical."

But she didn’t listen.

Because dreams don’t come to those who wait. They come to those who chase them.

Years later, Sumaya stood in front of her own children’s center—a place where kids like Lina could find hope.

She had found her dream.

Or rather—her dream had found her.

And she realized something beautiful:

Sometimes, we don’t choose our purpose. Allah places it in our hearts when we least expect it.

Moral of the Stories:

Ayesha’s lesson: Not all love is real. Be patient, trust Allah, and wait for the right person.

Sumaya’s lesson: Your dream will find you—just keep searching, and trust the journey.