ا كُلَّ شَىْءٍ خَلَقْنَـٰهُ بِقَدَرٍۢ

"Verily, We have created all things with Qadr of all things before their creation as written in the Book of Decrees" (54:39)

In Islam, Muslims believe in Qadr (قدر), the idea that Allah (swt) has decreed everything that happens in the universe. From the jobs we get, the hardships we face, and the people we meet, every aspect of our lives is preordained before we are even born. Included in this decree is our Naseeb, literally meaning one's fate or share in life, but known to be one's life-long partner in marriage.

Sarah and Yahia’s story is a testament to the power of Qadr. Sarah, having lived in Dallas for most of her life, took a leap of faith and moved to Seattle in 2022 to pursue a new career at Microsoft. Yahia, on the other hand, had moved from Ohio to Seattle in 2018 to pursue his degree at the University of Washington, later choosing to stay for his career in 2022.

By Allah's will, these two souls, in a vast city, found one another and formed a friendship that blossomed into a marriage. It’s a story of fate, where countless "what-ifs" — had Sarah not moved, had Yahia not stayed, had they not chosen the same masjid — could have kept them apart. But Allah’s plan unfolded perfectly, bringing them together on His time. Sarah and Yahia were always meant to be each other’s Naseeb, their names written together long before they met. And with this belief in Allah’s divine decree, they know their future together will continue to unfold with purpose and perfection.

S&Y