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Urmstongran Tue 09-Nov-21 21:21:44

Nine years after being shot in the head and left for dead by a Taliban gunman, Malala Yousafzai wrote on social media: “Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life.

“We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead.”

dragonfly46 Wed 10-Nov-21 09:52:19

That brought a tear to my eye!!

TerriBull Wed 10-Nov-21 09:53:02

How time flies! she looks lovely, wishing them every happiness in their future lives.

Kate1949 Wed 10-Nov-21 09:53:41

Lovely. Oh yes Fanny We have her here in Birmingham. She gives talks and opened the new library on Broad Street.

FannyCornforth Wed 10-Nov-21 09:56:02

Did she Kate? That’s brilliant smile

Dinahmo Wed 10-Nov-21 10:01:01

Thanks Urm for the news and a lovely photo.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 10-Nov-21 10:14:25

They make such a handsome couple. She really deserves such happiness.

crazyH Wed 10-Nov-21 10:18:35

All the best to this lovely girl and her husband ❤️

Marydoll Wed 10-Nov-21 10:21:49

I was having a bit of a wobble this morning and I realised that it was not important, when I read this.

Uplifting to see such a positive thread.

nadateturbe Wed 10-Nov-21 10:24:41

Lovely photo. Thanks.
Wishing them a healthy and happy long life together.

toscalily Wed 10-Nov-21 10:26:31

She certainly is an inspirational young lady, I wish the couple every happiness.

Squiffy Wed 10-Nov-21 10:34:41

What lovely news. So uplifting to have some good news for a change.

Nannagarra Wed 10-Nov-21 11:38:06

I wish them much joy and happiness. Thank you for sharing, Urms.

JeanneLeFol Wed 10-Nov-21 11:44:40

They look so happy together. How wonderful !

AGAA4 Wed 10-Nov-21 11:46:52

I wish them the very best life together.

M0nica Wed 10-Nov-21 20:46:32

I do find it interesting that they have had the muslim niqqah marriage ceremony, but do not seem to have had a legal ceremony in a registery office or similar.

TillyTrotter Wed 10-Nov-21 20:51:47

Uplifting news. Wishing the young couple much joy and a long peaceful life together.

Iam64 Wed 10-Nov-21 21:36:22

MOnica, they may well have the civil wedding that makes it legal in British law. I rather hope so - too many young Muslim women find themselves disadvantaged if they dont

Niobe Wed 10-Nov-21 22:01:12

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M0nica Wed 10-Nov-21 22:03:33

One news item I saw rather suggested that they were deliberately not having the civil marriage.

Calistemon Wed 10-Nov-21 22:15:43

Lovely news and doesn't she look beautiful! What a lovely couple.

Granniesunite Wed 10-Nov-21 22:25:33

Yes that news made me smile.

Rosina Wed 10-Nov-21 22:30:50

Malala is inspirational - so glad she has found someone to share her life.

welbeck Thu 11-Nov-21 06:09:16

FannyCornforth

That photo is utterly gorgeous.
I had no idea that Malala lived in Brum.
I wish them every bit of love and joy ♥️

she initially came to Birmingham for specialist surgery and rehab, paid for by the pakistan govt, then her father got a job there with the pakistan consulate and she attended one of the king edward schools before going on to oxford.
so big up to birmingham.

FannyCornforth Thu 11-Nov-21 06:28:36

Thank you welbeck
One of our own then ?

NanKate Thu 11-Nov-21 06:56:25

I believe Wellbeck she attended my old school Edgbaston High School. They have some great schools in B’ham.

I wish Malala and her husband a long and happy life ?