Double or Nothing Episode 2 – It’s Getting Worse

0:00I'm so fed up with that. I don't know, my husband and I are constantly fighting. I'm not going to deny it. Ask him, Molana, 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. Previously on DM Molana, in the story Double or Nothing, Molana Khan is visited by Shazia at his home for consultation. During their conversation, Shazia shares the challenges she has been experiencing with her husband Zaid.

1:03Shazia tells Molana about the life they had when Zaid invested money and brought in returns for the community as well. However, since COVID-19, it has not been easy. She speaks about how Zaid has started playing the lotto and gambling. Our story begins today with Shazia calling Molana to continue their conversation. Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Molana. Maafai you able to speak? Wa aaleikum salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Ji, let me just close the door to my office. Okay, so last week we didn't finish the conversation that we were having. Ji Molana, I could only call you today. Maafai didn't get a chance to make an appointment. I hope that's okay. It's okay, I understand. When we spoke the last time you said that Zaid had hit rock bottom, what did you mean by this? He has. I feel like he doesn't have a man anymore. Some days when he wins, he seems fine.

2:05He is in the best of mode, but the days he doesn't, it's like he's a completely different person. He is very unpleasant. He doesn't want us to go near him. He gives the children attitude. He doesn't take anything I say seriously. Just the other day I called him and he didn't sound like he was at work. Shazia, what's wrong? Why are you calling me? Where are you Zaid? I am at work. Where else would I be? Don't lie to me Zaid. It doesn't sound like you at work. Where are you? Listen, don't waste my time. What's the matter? I am busy. I don't have time to talk to you all day. Just stop lying Zaid. Tell me the truth. You want the truth? Then listen. That fancy lifestyle you have is due to me doubling the money we have. So instead of annoying me, go take care of the children. Zaid, what has happened to you? They are going to fire you at work. Please stop talking nonsense. I know how to balance my life. Just leave me alone.

3:05Congratulations. Player wins. I couldn't take it after that call. I broke down begging to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala to help him. He was so deep into the world of gambling. Sure. This is definitely a call for concern. May Allah SWT make it easy for him. Did you perhaps have a chance to speak to him after this when he got home? I did. He told me to leave him alone because I was killing his buzz. After my call, he bettered a lot of money and won some. So he came home with expensive things for himself in the children. Malana, there are days when I have to wait a long time to get money to buy groceries. He is busy splashing his means. And when he gambles and doesn't win, he expects all good things without a cane in the world in wheat comes from. The one day we hit a very bad argument. What's this Shazia? Why do you just cook beans? Where's the meat I bought the other day? I cooked it on Monday. You told me to make Martin Curry and roti.

4:06And what about today? How must I eat baked beans on its own? What did you give the children? I had just given them sandwiches. Why can't you tell me you need money for food? But, Said, you know this. I have been telling you we need groceries for weeks now. Wait, my friend told me about another after I can use to make more money. I will check it out. Maybe I can make some money now. Just stop it! Go and make the money the normal way by working hard. These shortcuts are temporary. You keep talking about things that you don't understand. Leave me alone. In fact, I'll take over the grocery buying from now on. Just give me an address. And make sure you send it in advance, not when there is a can of baked beans in the cupboard. Anyway, you eat your beans. I have some cash in the cart. I'll go to get the cart. I was heartbroken, Monana. I was blamed yet again. He is impossible. I decided from the day I needed to do something. I had some money kept by my mother. I told her to send it to me and I decided to start making savouries.

5:09Alhamdulillah, it was going well. I used to buy groceries. I didn't wait for him to buy anything. And I felt good feeling my family with halal money. Alhamdulillah, that is so good to hear Shazia. You didn't let any of this break you. It did break me eventually, Monana. I was so happy with my small business. I didn't even notice when things started going missing from the house. Okay, Abba. I connected the gas for you. JazakAllah so much, Bae. Let me get the gas for you. Oh, Jesus. Hmm. That's so strange. I am sure I kept gas for Zillaghi for the samosas. Let me check my purse. Here you go, Bae. Ma for the delay. JazakAllah, Bae. Who was that? It was the gas guy. Oh, okay. So you didn't cook yet? Not yet, Zillaghi. I will cook now. I already took the stuff out. Hey, don't worry. Let's go out. No, it's okay. We can keep the money for the school holidays.

6:10I will make more money by then. Anyways, you can't complain now. I used your halal money to make this. See, I took up of your 300. What are you talking about? You kept money here. I did your favor. I gambled it and tada. Your money is troubled. How could you take my money without asking me? Come on. I need a cash. I saw it and took it and toppled it for you. I never asked you to do this. You are so ungrateful. You'll take your 300 in pack. I don't need it anyways. I'll keep the profits. You stole from me, Zayd. You took my money without asking me. How dare you say I stole from you. Are you mad or what? If you aren't so high in my team with your money, then you better stop making your business in my house. I'm putting a stop to it. Say it. Say it. Please, no. Don't ruin this. It's for an order. There you go. The filling is on the floor. Pick it up and fill you some air. Your customers wouldn't even know where it came from.

7:12I can't believe you just did this. This was my order. They paid me already. Well, do bear. Goodbye, Shazia savouries. I really had it with him that point. But, Mulana, let's tell you that I know things were getting worse. He was going behind my back, borrowing money from everyone. People in the community would come home asking for their money. I didn't even know what to say. It was becoming so difficult to even go out and get paid without people asking me for money and return. But just when I thought it couldn't get worse, it did. He... He has borrowed money from some loan sharks. They came home to shake him up. Yozi, Mr. Shake said you got to pay up. You promised him 20 grand last week. You didn't deliver. I promise. I'll pay by the end of the week. I have money coming in from a better made. No, man. He's tired of your stories. You better give me something to keep him happy.

8:12I don't hear anything. This TV will do. I'll also take this air fryer and your laptop. You can't take the laptop. That's some work. What's going on? Hey! Why are you taking these things? Shazia, stay out of this. Let it be. I'll get it back. What did you do, Zaid? Oh no. That must have been so difficult to watch. I hope that the children went around. I sent them to my mum's in that week for a break. But when they got back, they were surprised to see the state of their home. He is in over his head, Molana. The gambling is getting out of hand. They came to take things from our home. What if they hold me and the children hostage next? I really need help. Maybe if you come and speak to him, please Molana, he needs help. Okay. Tell him that you spoke to someone for counseling and I am coming to do the marriage counseling. Whilst I am there, I will speak to him about getting professional help for the addiction.

9:15It will also help if we can talk to him. JazakAllah Molana. I will see you on Friday in Chal'Allah. Will Molana be able to successfully speak to Zaid and Shazia around the challenges they are experiencing in their marriage? Tune in to tomorrow's episode of Double and Nothing in our series, Diamolana. All stories, one guide.