Double or Nothing Episode 1 - Things were not always like this

0:00I'm so fed up with that. I don't know, Moulana. My husband and I are constantly fighting. Moulana, I'm not going to deny it. Ask him, Moulana, if I'm right. One right. The characters featured in the drama are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead or to actual events is purely coincidental. Some parts begin quietly, almost unnoticed, a small choice, a moment of excitement, and then another step follows. What feels harmless can slowly take hold,

1:02touching not just one life, but many. Trust is tested, homes are shaken, and hearts are left searching for answers. Today's story is a reminder to be cautious on the roads we choose, and to pause before temptation leads us too far. Dear Moulana is a story that shows how through the guidance of Moulana Khan, hearts find comfort and faith is restored in the community. In our story today titled Double or Nothing, it shows how wrong choices can lead to difficult situations in our lives. The story begins today with Moulana Khan consulting with Shazia. She has come to seek advice about issues she's experiencing. Our scene opens with Moulana's wife Fatima opening the door for Shazia. Assalamu alaikum, my name is Shazia. I have an appointment with Moulana sub. What alaikum, Salam! Gee, come in! You can take a seat in the lounge, Moulana is just finishing up a call.

2:05He will come shortly. Salamu alaikum, Walahmatullahi Walakatuh, Shazia. Walayikum, Assalamu alaikum, Wa Rahmatullahi Walakatuh, Moulana. JazakAllah so much for meeting with me. It is not a problem at all. Your brother called me to say that he was unable to stay for the discussion. Gee, he was unable to stay, but I am so grateful to him for arranging this meeting for us. Alhamdulillah, Samir and I know each other from Madrasa. Alhamdulillah, even after all these years, he hasn't changed. We recently met at a janazah of our late Marhuma, Muallima, Mee al-Aswan, Wata'la, Granta, Jannatul Firdous. We exchanged numbers and he has been keeping in touch with me since then. But he mentioned to me that you want to chat about some Quran classes. Gee, Munanah, in fact the Quran classes is just an excuse. He doesn't even know what the matter is. Don't worry, this is a safe place. You can't share with me or whatever your problem is, and insha'Allah, I will be able to try and assist you. I don't know, Munanah.

3:06My husband and I are constantly fighting. Each day is something or the other. You know, with these type of situations, it is hard to tell anyone at home. They will end up seeing my husband differently, and I wouldn't want that. Ah, yes, the fighting on the daily can't feel draining and impact the baraka in the home. Gee, Munanah, my husband said he has found himself in a very difficult spot. In terms of money, he has hit rock bottom. It all started before COVID-19. He started investing money online and tabling it for people. Sugar, he was very successful in doing this. Shaz, just look at this. How beautifully they invest in this working. Already double look man's money. He is so happy he wants me to use a money I doubled and double it again. That is good, Said. What about our money? Has it paid out yet? Yes, yes. I will EFDU then we can go and have a nice supper. Oh, I forgot to open this. Said, what is this?

4:08You booked us a holiday to Dubai? Oh, this is going to be great. JazakAllah my love. Wait, we leave so soon. Sure, I have a lot of preparation to do. Yes, you go ahead and start getting ready. We dissolve a nice break. I am working so hard. We must enjoy the benefits. We had a great holiday. My son was two at the time. We left him with my parents and went on our trip. When we got back, our world is when we changed. COVID-19 hit so many industries and one of those that fell was the investment companies Said had subscribed to. I am finished Shazia. What ever I invested, it's gone. Over and I just gone. I all look man, 50,000. How am I going to pay him? Plus I owe Riyaz 40,000. The small amounts are here indeed. I am finished Shazia. I am finished. Just now everyone in the community is going to start to ask for their money back.

5:11I don't know what to do. Don't stress about it Said. A lot of Allah will make a way. What way? Are you deaf? There's fancy life you have is built on the money of everyone else. What must I do now? Plus we're expecting again. Everything is money, money, money. And I must provide and when I make a plan, things don't work out. I'm so frustrated. Kiss him. I wish I could just die. Don't speak like that Said. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala will help us. Look, let's start by selling the things that we don't need and pay back the money. Are you mad? What do you want me to sell to make money? Your handbags? Your car? Yes, do it. I will take up a job. You leave us your mind. Just set it home and see the children. I also am going to have to pay for taking. And get this child to keep quiet. I hardly saw him for a week. He was on the phone most of the time trying to sell cars and other expensive items we had.

6:15Eventually things stayed a bit. I don't know how and I didn't ask until one day when he came home all excited. Shaz, Shaz. Guess what? Guess what? You are in such a good mood. What is it? I want 2000 reigning in the lotto. Come, let's go out and eat. The lotto. You playing the lotto now. What is wrong with you? What do you mean? That's Haram money, Zaid. Don't be stupid. Money is money. Zaid, why are you gambling? Why do you always have to be such a buskier? You complain I never take you anywhere. I'm always walking. Now when I actually get some extra money, you're making a story. Just get dirty and get the kids. Let's go. No way. I will not eat Haram. Stop being so childish. There is nothing wrong with this money. If you don't want to come out and eat, that's for you. Search yourself. I'm going out. Ya Allah. It must have been so hard for you to stand your ground,

7:18but well done to you for not budging on what you firmly believe in. Chesa Kalamulana. It has not been easy. I didn't know within, but soon my husband's journey to making money quick would end up becoming a regular thing. Tell me something. How long has this been going on for? This incident happened two years ago, but I remember it so clearly, it got worse after that. These players don't know how to play. Gage, you still on the phone. Don't forget if they win you only two kebra. And I like my money in hardgash. Okay, I'm going. But don't forget I like my money in hardgash. This is insane. You are now betting? What's gotten into you? You think this house can run on my salary? What do you expect me to do? I have four mouths to feed you. The lights are speak kept on, someone has to pay for the water. Lucky I don't have to pay rent. But what about everything else? Life is not cheap and easy. Why are you speaking like this?

8:19You never made money an issue before. That's because I worked hard to make the money work for me. My online investing worked. You love like a queen. Now you make it look like I am the problem. Let me make it clear. You don't want the gambling money and go make your own money. Fine then. I will go find a job. A job? For what? They might cost my score or for the ticket for the children. Just sit at home. Watch the children in getting on. I will do what I need to do to keep the family fed. And if you want to make your own money, make it from home. That must have been very, very difficult to hear. It was, Molana. The worst part was I couldn't tell anyone about anything that was going on in my life. Not even my brother. Imagine I have to lie to my brother, Molana. If they knew the truth, they would take me back home. I am so sorry to hear the Shazia. But you didn't mention that he had hit a rock bottom. Is he not working or has the gambling become worse?

9:22That's my brother. I have to go. Is it okay if I call you to complete our conversation in ShAllah? She no problem. Here's my number. JazakAllah so much, Molana. BarakAllah. May Allah SWT make it easy for you, Sister Shazia. Will Molana Muhammad Khan be able to assist Shazia with her problem? Tuning to tomorrow's episode of Double Nothing in our drama series, Tia Molana. All stories, one guide.