Love Is Blind: Habibi (2024) s01e09 Episode Script

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Asma and Khatab.
You fell in love
without seeing each other.
I can tell you now
KHALED SAQER AND ELHAM ALI
it's time to make a decision
In case you decide to move forward,
the sheikh who will perform your marriage,
or sign your marriage contract
is here and waiting for you upstairs.
MARRIAGE CONTRACT ROOM
Is love blind?
Asma, can you look at Khatab?
Look at the man.
The man you will shape your future
and your present with.
Asma
- Yes?
- Will you marry Khatab?
What's your answer?
No.
Not today.
This is not the decisive day.
It's a "no" today, but it's a "yes"
for later and a "yes" for every day.
This moment is one of
the hardest moments in my life.
When I didn't find my parents here,
it was so hard.
And we need to get my parents' blessings.
I had hope that I will get
my parents' blessings.
They're right with however they think
and I want to give them the space
to take the time to get to know Khatab
and meet him.
I'm sad.
All we needed was a "yes"
to move forward to marriage.
But we'll see what the future holds.
I had hope.
If we had enough time, we would
have done this the right way.
These are our traditions.
And that's all.
I couldn't have done it differently.
Today was very hard.
This doesn't mean
we won't continue our lives together.
We still have to plan the next step.
We'll go to Canada.
We'll meet your parents.
We'll give them the respect they deserve.
- Most important
- I want my dad to know
- you're serious.
- Absolutely.
And that you came all the way,
and that you actually want this.
- And for him to love you.
- The most important thing
from this entire experiment
is that we found each other.
I had a bit of mixed feelings
because I was sure
this was very tough for her.
If we don't have the blessings
of Asma's parents,
we won't be able to move
forward to marriage.
These are our traditions and cultures.
Khatab assured me that I made
nothing but the right decision.
I I can't find the words to explain
how I feel about that because it's
Absolutely.
I feel some sadness,
but what's done is done.
We're leaving together,
we will meet each other's parents.
I can't wait to hear good news from them.
LOVE IS BLIND, HABIBI
THE WEDDING DAY OF SAFA AND MOHAMMAD
It's the finale today.
I'm going in a single man,
Hopefully, I'm leaving a married man.
God help us.
I just got here, I feel a mix
of feelings and emotions.
After a lot of effort,
I found a beautiful dress.
I kept it as a surprise, but it's me.
I hope for everything to work out well,
and for this to be a good day.
But I'm very nervous today
and I'm a bit scared.
This whole experience
and what might happen today
I might get married,
and I've only known Mohammad
for a short time.
Hello, Mom.
- There's the bride.
- Finally, after a long wait.
HALIMA
SAFA'S MOTHER
How are you doing?
Our beautiful bride.
- Make yourself comfortable.
- How are you?
Good.
How do you feel now
that you're about to get married?
How do you feel?
I wish you
a happy life.
Marriage is beautiful,
but it won't always be a honeymoon.
It can be amazing at times
and hard at other times.
But that's normal, we all went through it.
The most important thing
is to care for your husband,
be a good mother, and a good wife,
just like I raised you to be.
My mom's presence makes me feel safe,
but I still feel nervousness and fear.
MAHER
MOHAMMAD'S BROTHER
This is my older brother, Maher.
He's married.
He's the one I turn to for advice
and stuff like that.
And he always saves me from trouble.
That's why I need him with me today,
to be my support.
When I started this experiment with Safa,
I never imagined we would
go as far as getting married.
I still can't believe I found my life
partner and I'm going to marry her today.
But no one knows how
I actually feel inside.
I'm nervous about what might happen.
This is definitely one
of the best days of my life.
I hope I'll be able to process it,
and enjoy it the way I want to.
- Hi, sweetheart!
- Wow!
- Hi.
- Glad you got here safe.
HIBA
SAFA'S SISTER
- I don't want to ruin your makeup.
- Finally!
- My sweetheart!
- Wow! You look so pretty.
Safa is my younger sister and my friend.
I need to be by her side on each step,
supporting her.
Let's hope for the best.
Did you like my makeup?
My darling, I can't believe it.
I wish you all the best.
This day is a bit weird,
especially because it's Safa.
With Safa, everything has to be perfect.
She's always so specific
with what she wants.
You should know that
we are all here for you.
My thoughts are all over the place.
But at the same time, this is
one of the hardest decisions to make.
- Hello.
- Wow! Hello, Mama.
- Finally! You're finally together.
- Finally. Hey, Mom.
Our gorgeous bride.
You like it?
Perfect.
I still can't believe that Safa
is getting married.
HALIMA
SAFA'S MOTHER
Yesterday, I thought back to your wedding.
On the last day your father
was with us, may he rest in peace.
He said, "This is the last time
Hiba will sleep here."
I thought about that yesterday.
She was sleeping next to me in bed.
When Hiba got married I was happy,
I got the bed all to myself.
And there was no more,
"Turn the light off. Turn the light on."
Or, "Turn the AC on and off."
Turn the blades upwards
Safa's father was very attached to her,
he loved her very much.
He would have loved to see this day.
Anyway, we won't keep you.
We're getting too emotional
and we'll ruin your makeup.
I'm going to fix my makeup, my dear.
I guess we'll see you in your dress.
Are you ready?
My darling!
I can't believe that this is happening.
Today is the decisive day,
it will either be a yes or no.
But I have no idea what's waiting for me.
Every girl dreams of her wedding day.
But if I could have wished for anything,
it would be for my father to give me away.
But my father isn't with us.
I thought a lot about skipping
the ceremony, skipping this part,
the part where my dad
should've been by my side.
but my brother is here.
- Wow!
- Amazing! You look so beautiful.
It's very pretty.
My dear, you are the most beautiful
bride in the world.
It means the world to me
that I get to share this day
with my friends and family.
There is hope that I made
the right decision.
Their presence means a lot.
I can't believe you're getting married.
I can't believe it either.
Until today,
Safa was still considering whether
I guess we'll see.
Let's see what happens today.
How are you feeling? Ready?
SAFA'S FRIENDS
AND FAMILY
Sometimes it feels like you would,
I don't know, get scared.
And say, "No, I need more time,"
or something.
How does it feel to see
your brother married?
You can't act spoiled anymore.
Now you have to do the spoiling.
Take care of yourself and your wife.
Time to get serious.
MAHER
MOHAMMAD'S BROTHER
You also need to make
your mother-in-law happy.
- You know?
- I'm actually excited,
but at the same time,
I'm worried about "what's next,"
you know what I mean?
- That's what's scaring me.
- Relax
In two days, a week, a month
or a year or two, what happens then?
Let me make it simple for you,
imagine you finished school
and starting college.
These are phases everyone goes through.
Now you're at a mature stage, you know?
It brings change, huge change,
you have to make a family,
and you also have a new family now,
two new families will be mixed together.
I know it's a big change,
but you'll get used to it,
especially since you get along.
I can only hope for the best.
If you get kicked out of the house,
we're here for you.
- You're here for me?
- Yeah.
Keep a mattress for me.
- Like usual.
- I have a tent.
Perfect.
My brother!
I'm worried about what's
going on in Safa's head.
I hope she has no negative thoughts,
because everything
has been perfect so far.
It's your day today
and the choice is yours.
Take a deep breath. Everybody
is here for you. So is Mohammad.
Your decision, whatever it is,
we'll be behind you 100%.
Take your time and think hard.
We're here
and we'll support you whatever it is.
My darling. I love you.
Thank you for coming.
I feel a little nervous.
I hope there won't be a negative surprise.
Welcome, everyone,
it's a pleasure to have you.
Each person among us
is searching for true love.
KHALED SAQER AND ELHAM ALI
But the question is,
where do you find love?
The love that moves us,
and gives us strength to make decisions.
Mohammad and Safa are from two different
countries and different cultures,
but when love knocked
on the doors of their hearts,
they decided to give themselves a chance.
All I can say is that Mohammad
was able to win Safa's heart
with his beautiful soul
and his sense of humor.
Are these traits enough to make Safa
support him for the rest of their lives?
Mohammad, before we hear your answer,
is there something
you wish to say to Safa?
My precious Safa, I wish
I could go back to the old days
and to my journey with you.
The first time I heard your voice
was like hearing for the first time.
And seeing you was like
seeing for the first time.
Your smile made me forget my worries,
and your whisper made
me feel like a child again.
Safa, you're the one I lean on,
you're my comfort,
you're my air and you're my life.
From this moment, I promise
to respect you as long as I live,
appreciate you, protect you
and always have your back.
Peace and blessings be upon you.
Safa, before you give me your answer,
whether you accept or refuse,
is there anything you'd like
to say to Mohammad?
I've been looking for my partner
for a very long time, years.
And I honestly never thought I'd find him
by participating in an experiment.
I haven't known you for very long,
and I was worried about making such
a decision with someone I barely know
and haven't seen.
Thank you, Safa, for this heartfelt speech
that went straight to his heart.
And now, the moment
we've all been waiting for.
Mohammad
Safa
in case you decide to move forward,
the sheikh who's going
to perform this ceremony
or sign your marriage contract
is waiting upstairs.
Is love truly blind?
Mohammad, we're waiting
for your answer now.
Think very hard.
Mohammad, will you take Safa to be
your wife for the rest of your life?
A million times, yes.
Safa, I want you to look at Mohammad,
the man who's hopefully
going to be your life partner
and hopefully,
the father of your children.
Safa, will you marry Mohammad?
Yes, I accept.
Today, Mohammad and Safa proved
that the love between them is true.
They proved that love is blind,
strong, and powerful.
Congratulations!
- Thank you.
- The sheikh is waiting for you.
You may proceed to sign your marriage
contract, congratulations.
- Congratulations.
- Go ahead.
With Allah's blessings, we begin
the wedding of Mohammad Jamal Mohammad
and our sister, Safa Mohammad,
in accordance with the Book of Allah
and the Sunna of His Prophet Muhammad.
In the presence of the legal guardian,
Hussein Mohammad, Safa's brother.
Before we proceed, I'd like to say
that marriage is agreeing
to never reveal household secrets.
That's the most important thing.
- Let's begin, say "I give you
- I give you
-"my sister Safa"
- my sister Safa
"in accordance with the book of Allah."
- Say, "I accept"
- I accept
-"the marriage"
- the marriage
-"to your sister"
- to your sister
-"Safa"
- Safa
-"to myself."
- to myself.
"in accordance with the book of Allah."
- Sign in the little square.
- Right here?
Yeah.
Sign here, Hussein.
- Give this to your sister to sign.
- All right.
- Here?
- Yes.
- Perfect. Congratulations!
- Thank you so much.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you.
Who just got married?
- I did.
- All right, then.
And who's your groom? What a handsome man!
It's a festive atmosphere.
The beat and music are parts
of our traditions,
No one is happier than I am now.
I'm over the moon.
My wife! She's gorgeous.
It's part of our traditions to help
the bride wear her gift.
I'm very attached to my culture.
So, I love when we
do these cultural things,
You can really tell if a person is the one
and only for you without seeing them.
THE WEDDING DAY OF DOUNIA AND CHAFIC
Chafic is very transparent,
he's an open book.
He's a good person, well-mannered
and respectful.
Dounia, she's full of
positivity and kindness,
I fell for her.
I'm trying my best not to think
of the moment of truth.
The bride must be relaxed and happy
and enjoy every second,
whether it's before the wedding
or after the wedding or during it.
But I'm still a bit confused.
Like I'm on shaky ground.
This decision might define mine
and Chafic's future together.
It's a bit hard.
Rima!
You're so beautiful!
- Really? You like it?
- Amazing!
RIMA
DOUNIA'S SISTER
- You're so beautiful.
- My darling!
- So pretty!
- Thank you.
- I can't believe it.
- Right?
It's weird, isn't it?
Dounia is a bride.
My sister and I are very close.
And I'm happy that she'll be sharing
this moment with me, because for me,
my sister is a role model.
The experience in general
I don't know how to explain it.
I'm getting married today.
I never thought
you'd get married this way.
- Especially this way.
- Yeah.
Especially since you know
how we are and our character,
- and you know how we do things.
- It's shocking. Even I'm shocked.
And at the reveal moment,
it's when the doors open like this,
and we see each other for the first time.
You have to tell me.
When the doors opened,
we both ran like this,
like we've known each other for
a long time, it was so strange, really.
Besides, ladies in our family
are known to be coura courage
- Courage
- Courageous! Courageous!
Courageous!
- We're risk takers, you know?
- Yeah.
- And we've never regretted an adventure.
- But I have a question.
Do you have feelings for him?
Do you love him?
Yes.
What matters is that you make
the right choice. That's all.
- Think with your head. That's what matters
- That's hard.
No, it isn't.
It isn't.
Try to be a bit selfish, a little bit,
and not in a bad way,
in a positive way for you.
Make the right decision for you,
like, if something happens in the future,
it won't be just you who's badly affected.
Absolutely.
Everyone will be affected badly,
and especially Mom.
And especially Mom.
Other than that, you look very beautiful.
- Thank you.
- You're my sweetheart.
- Thank you.
- I still can't see you as a bride.
I can't believe it.
- It's weird, isn't it?
- Yes, it's very weird.
All my friends are coming today,
They're here to help get me ready.
Chafic must be so excited,
I'm sure he put his tuxedo on
and is looking at himself in the mirror
thinking "I'm good-looking."
But I'm sure that deep
down inside, he's stressed,
as stressed as me, if not more.
BRIAN
CHAFIC'S FRIEND
it's your choice, in the end.
You will feel it.
I feel like I've known her
for a long time.
I opened the first door, I entered
the first Pod and it was Dounia.
I say I was thinking that
I was starting to lose control.
Lose control. And the rest is history.
KHALDOUN
CHAFIC'S FRIEND
Tips for marriage?
Talk to each other.
Respect, you need to have
respect, understanding
And try to be friends.
Are you feeling any hesitation?
I hope that nothing goes wrong, but you
still have time to make your decision.
Dounia, for me, with makeup,
without makeup, in a dress or not,
She will look so beautiful in her dress.
My sister!
You look as pretty as a dove, sis.
- As a dove?
- Sweetie.
- You look amazing!
- I look amazing!
- You're beautiful.
- I'm so happy.
- May God give you happiness.
- This reminds me of a cupcake.
- Really.
- I can't believe you're getting married.
Your dress reminds you of a cupcake!
- What matters is you like it.
- I do.
- He would be stupid not to say yes.
- Right.
He has to say yes.
What I'm most worried about today
is not being able to control my stress,
and let it affect my decision
at the moment of truth.
Hello.
- How are you?
- I'm good, how are you?
Right.
Right.
And I feel that you and I,
we stand on the same ground.
You're the male version of me.
- Kisses, my dear.
- Kisses!
You're making a scene!
I swear, you are the best gift
Dounia, my love, my smile,
will you marry me?
Yes, of course I'll marry you!
The wait was worth it, you chose well.
How do you feel, bro?
That's it?
Not at all.
Are you good? A little?
There he is.
Hi, how are you?
- Hi, how are you?
- Hi, I'm good, thanks.
Let's hope for the best.
- That's right.
- Whatever happens, happens.
- Whatever happens, happens.
- As long as you make the right decision.
The stress is eating me
from the inside out.
And if I let it, I will crumble
and I don't want that to happen, so
Damn it!
You're a vision in white!
"People, my ear is in love with a woman
KHALED SAQER AND ELHAM ALI
"and the ear loves before
the eye sometimes."
This poetic verse
summarizes the love story
that brings Dounia and Chafic together.
Dounia and Chafic.
In life, you face many difficulties,
a bit of jealousy and a bit of blame.
But is love truly blind?
Dounia, what would you
like to say to Chafic?
It's true that we were
the youngest ones here,
but I feel like I've known you
for a very long time, for years and years.
This is the first time in my life
that I allow myself to completely
open my heart up to someone.
From our first time in the Pod,
I knew you were a true person.
Know that, no matter what happens,
I will be by your side.
And if I had to do it all over again
from the start,
with the ups and downs and emotions,
I would, with no doubt.
That's a beautiful speech
that's coming from the heart.
Chafic.
Ever since you walked into my life,
a lot of stuff changed.
Now it's time
for the moment
that we've all been waiting for.
The decisive moment.
The moment that you make your decisions.
Chafic
Dounia
In case you decide to move forward,
the sheikh who's going
to perform this ceremony,
or sign your marriage contract,
is waiting upstairs.
All I can say before I hear your answers,
whether you accept or refuse,
and whether you say yes or no,
I just need a moment from you.
Dounia,
look into Chafic's eyes.
In case you say yes, this man
will be your partner in life,
your husband, and hopefully,
the future father of your children.
Dounia
Will you marry Chafic?
But, for today,
it's going to be a "No."
Chafic and I made a decision together.
It was built on mutual agreement.
Unfortunately, we can't marry today.
This decision was made at the last moment.
I was in my dress, I looked great,
he looked great
Suddenly, I felt a lot of stress
and I thought I'd call him first.
And we both agreed that
we're feeling the same thing.
and a huge decision to take.
Right.
And I think it was clear from the start
that you and I, we wanna do this right.
Of course. Yeah.
So, we need more time to figure
out our professional lives,
our future lives, like where
we're going to live.
My sister is my role model,
after my mother.
When she spoke to me, she told me
to make the right choice,
and to think about it, so she
definitely played a part.
At least in our minds, it's clear.
Our story truly shows that love is blind
and that it only grow stronger
after we saw each other.
We look forward
to continuing our love story
with the approval of her family.
I wanted us to get married, to be honest.
But it's more logical for us
to take our time.
I'll never forget this experience,
the good and bad.
I feel beautiful, to be honest.
I'm very happy.
This is the best proof
right in front of you.
It's an amazing feeling.
I wish all single people would
get to experience this.
It's tough, but very beautiful.
And I'm happy, so yeah. Love is blind.