The Fiji Instances » Love is aware of no boundaries
WHAT builds a powerful basis in any relationship is first harnessing the reward of friendship.
That rings true for newlyweds, Fazia Fahmiz, 24, and Mohammed Mofiz, 24. Fazia is from the northern city of Labasa however grew up in Suva. Mohammed is from Lautoka however was raised in Samoa.
The couple first met one another when Fazia was in her second 12 months of tertiary research. Their friendship kindled throughout their many encounters on the health club. Within the early days of their courtship, issues appeared all rainbows and butterflies. However as issues bought extra critical, Moiz would go to Fazia at college each afternoon.
“I knew he was the one due to his dedication in direction of me and our relationship,” Fazia stated.
“He took the time to come back and see me earlier than going residence.” Fazia stated after courting for six months in Suva, Mofiz moved to Lautoka in order that they did lengthy distance for 2 and half years earlier than getting married.
“He would journey now and again simply to satisfy me and that’s what saved our relationship going. “He got here within the morning (from the West) and returned within the afternoon after spending the entire day with me.”
Whereas the love birds had completely different pursuits and profession objectives, they believed this made their relationship enjoyable and thrilling. “We bought the possibility to have a look at issues in a brand new manner and expertise issues we wouldn’t have tried on our personal.”
After three years of courting and getting to know one another, Fazia and Mofiz, sealed the deal final 12 months after a customary proposal. Mofiz went along with his household to Fazia’s dad and mom and ask them for her hand in marriage.
“We had so many issues in widespread, we had the identical household values and cultural perception,” stated Fazia. On their massive day, greater than 500 folks witnessed their grand marriage ceremony in Suva the place all of the Muslim conventional ceremonies befell.
“Our nikah (the non secular ceremony required by Islamic legislation to unite a Muslim man and lady in holy matrimony) was carried out by the most effective Maulana (Islamic non secular scholar) Shafil of Nasinu Muslim faculty. For Fazia, her massive day aroused in her blended emotions. She was nervous, excited and emotional on the similar time.
“I used to be excited to marry my love however on the similar time I used to be unhappy as a result of I needed to go away my household behind. “I’ve the most effective household and leaving my mother or father’s and siblings behind was the toughest factor I had ever carried out.”
Fazia recommendation to would-be {couples} is to marry ‘somebody who understands you’.
She believes it’s also vital to take time to ‘get to know an individual earlier than making the choice to tie the knot’.
