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I need to get this out and would appreciate honest duaa

Assalaamualaikum sisters, (this is long, skip to TL;DR at the end if you don't want to read it lol) A few months ago I (22F) had my nikkah done, alhamdulillah. My best friend (23F) and I have been close for nearly 20 years. I told family and close friends about the marriage with invitations and such, but the day I told my bff she changed. She used to be supportive and nonjudgmental, but as soon as I mentioned my upcoming nikkah she started asking detailed questions - his race, what he does for work, his family, where he lives - basically everything a wali would ask. For context, I’m from the Caribbean and she’s of Indian background; we both grew up in the US. Over the next months she kept calling and texting asking if I’d be moving in with his family, what color dress I’d wear, etc. I didn’t share much because I’m cautious about nazar, even with my best friend. She’s been looking for marriage since 17 and I pray she finds someone soon, inshaAllah, but she hasn’t yet. One day she told me her father was mocking my husband-to-be - he’s a Black revert - making fun of his name and saying hurtful things about our future children. I called it out and she brushed it off. In Ramadan at a mutual friend’s iftar (no men present) she loudly announced that I’m not allowed to have children until she’s married because her future kids need to be best friends with mine and potentially marry each other, and said she wanted to track my ovulation so we’d get pregnant at the same time. I was stunned. She also texted a list of dresses her mother liked and told me to pick one for my nikkah, and once sent an inappropriate comparison video about men and said I’d be “lucky.” I shut that down immediately and said it was not appropriate. Closer to the nikkah, her father begged my dad at fajr to come help set up decor and chairs. My father respectfully declined - we had plenty of men from my side ready to help. Her father carried on. My bff then demanded to come help at my house; I politely declined and she didn’t accept it. On the nikkah day she texted a few hours before guests arrived, asking to help clean up after. In my culture we don’t clean until the next day; it’s an after gathering for family. I explained and she didn’t respond. As the nikkah was starting I heard loud wailing from the guests. I thought it was just aunties being dramatic - forgive me, Ya Allah - but it was my bff and her mother crying so loudly the MC had to ask them to quiet down so the ceremony could proceed. I finished the nikkah and went to take photos. When I came back about 90 minutes later, everyone except my immediate family was gone. My mom told me my bff and her mother had been telling people it was time to leave and clearing plates and tables. I was furious and heartbroken. I texted her a few days later and she blamed my mother, my father, even lied that my brothers pressured her to clean. That’s not true - my family and I worked so hard and spent a lot to put that event together; my male relatives would never do that. I told her not to speak to me until I’m ready because I was devastated. After all of this, she still crossed the line and asked if I had “done the deed” with my husband. Am I wrong for being so upset? Am I wrong for wanting space from her? TL;DR: I told my lifelong best friend I was getting married and she became intrusive, jealous, and inappropriate - asking personal questions, enabling racist remarks via her father, wanting to track my ovulation, trying to control my dress, and on my nikkah day loudly crying and then clearing the event early while I was taking photos. She blamed my family and took no responsibility. I’ve taken space because I’m hurt and shocked and I’m wondering if that reaction is wrong. Please be honest and make duaa that Allah SWT softens my heart and guides us both to what’s best.

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Girl you did nothing wrong. Trust your feelings - that was betrayal. Give yourself time, lean on family, and keep your prayers up. May Allah make this easy and guide her to remorse, aamīn.

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That level of attention on your personal life is gross. Especially laughing at your husband - unacceptable. You deserve friends who celebrate you fully. Praying for healing and guidance, sister.

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Mashallah congrats on your nikkah, sister. You’re not wrong to be hurt - that behavior was disrespectful. Take the space you need and let time show their true colors. Praying Allah heals your heart and guides her too, inshaAllah.

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Oof, that would’ve crushed me too. She crossed so many lines. Not okay to police your body or make racist comments. Blocked and moved on sounds reasonable for now. Duaa for ease and clarity, sister.

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Big hugs, sister. Sounds like jealousy and poor boundaries, not your fault. Protect your peace and take all the space you need. Praying Allah eases the hurt and guides both of you to what’s best.

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So sorry you had to go through that on your special day. Your reaction is human and fair. Space is healthy. I’ll make duaa that Allah opens her eyes and blesses your marriage abundantly.

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I can’t believe she tried to track your ovulation? That’s insane. You set boundaries and protected your peace - completely valid. Sending duaa that Allah softens both hearts and brings you calm.

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