Under his Flag

The wedding was a sacred, religious thing. It was at the mosque, and only Muslims were invited. Carrie was wearing a green burqa. Carrie and Mohammad signed the marriage contract in the presence of their imam after saying Qabool Hai, which was similar to saying "I do" in English.

After the Nikkah ceremony was completed, Carrie and Mohammad were both covered in a shawl, reciting their favorite parts of the Quran to each other, and then Ayesha handed both Mohammad and Carrie were given a mirror. Carrie unveiled herself, showing her beauty to Mohammad for the first time as his wife. He smiled broadly and her eyes filled with tears. She'd made it, finally.