Young Muslims find a middle ground for cultivating romantic relationships between what exactly is permissible and what exactly is forbidden. Fahmida Azim for NPR hide caption

Fahmida Azim for NPR

Whenever 18-year-old Nermeen Ileiwat initial began university, she could not hold off to get into a partnership maybe even have engaged before graduation. But after twelve months, the climbing sophomore discovered she had no concept what she wished of existence and was a student in no situation to get involved with a relationship.

That decision did not finally very long. Only a few period after, Ileiwat fulfilled individuals at a celebration, and their friendship rapidly changed into one thing extra. Continue reading →