Ahmad's mother told him, “I don't know any girls who share your ideals.

Ahmad's mother told him, “I don't know any girls who share your ideals." He said, “I know someone who measures up to my expectations." Startled by this admission, Ahmad's mother asked, “You know someone? Who is she? Since when do you begin friendship with girls?" Ahmad answered quickly, “I didn't mean that I know a girl personally, but I know of her." " I see," she said. "You have already chosen your wife. Who is this lucky girl?" “Mother, please be more understanding.

I hope you will take my side and persuade father to agree with my choice." This appeal to Ahmad's mother softened her, and she said, “I swear that I think only of your welfare. I'll help you. Tell me, what are this girl's qualifications?" Ahmad told her, “Nothing matters except the religious aspect. She is Muslim, and wears complete hijab.” "Oh, then she is uneducated!" "No, she has a high school education and her religious knowledge is extensive." Then his mother asked, “What family is she from?

Do I know them?" "She is from a good family known for their piety", Ahmad told her. "Of what use is a well-known family if a girl has no Islamic morals?" He silently beseeched Allah to give him the patience to overcome his mother's resistance. "A happy marriage doesn't depend on fame or wealth. Happiness stems from spiritual nearness and mutual understanding." Then, in a different tone of voice his mother asked, "What does her father do for a living?" "He is a grocer," Ahmad replied.

"A grocer?!", she exclaimed. “Yes. He is a grocer and a very righteous man. He is the head of a happy and virtuous family." Ahmad's mother interrupted him, “You are the son of a wealthy man; with your college degree you wish to marry a grocer's daughter? What a shame! Yet you ask me to assist you! If I had chosen the daughter of a jeweler, how would you feel?" His mother replied, "There is a big difference between a jeweler and a grocer.” “The only difference is with regard to the substance.

The former sells rings and the latter sells sugar. Both work in order to earn money," Ahmad answered. His mother lamented, "Imagine your father's reaction to this news!" Ahmad said firmly, "This is my desire, either you help me or I'll do it myself." He spoke so seriously that his mother laughed mockingly, saying, "Does the matter require a great effort?

The least move you make, they will give their daughter to you gladly." Ahmad shook his head in doubt and said, "Wait and see!" “What an odd situation this is!