In a heartwarming tale of love and acceptance, 35-year-old Norfarrah Syahirah Shaari, a remarkable Malaysian woman born without hands, recently tied the knot with her fiancé, 33-year-old Zulfadli Syahrul.
Their love story has inspired many across the nation!
Over the past few years, Norfarrah has captured the attention of the nation with her extraordinary abilities. Despite her physical limitations, she has become an inspiration by driving a car using only her legs and dedicating herself to sewing personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontliners during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Her resilience and determination have made her a sought-after motivational and inspirational guest speaker at various educational institutions.
Last Monday (24 July), Norfarrah and Zulfadli exchanged vows at the serene Masjid Al-Maaruf Parit 5 in Hutan Melintang, Perak. The couple radiated joy, dressed in matching blue baju kurung and baju melayu, seated on a beautifully decorated white-themed pelamin (bridal dais).
Reflecting on her marriage, Norfarrah expressed her happiness that Zulfadli wholeheartedly embraces her for who she is, regardless of her physical condition. She initially had doubts about finding acceptance, but Zulfadli's unwavering friendship and support proved otherwise.
"Being born without hands since birth, at first, I wasn't sure whether he could accept me," Norfarrah shared, as she works as an administrative assistant at Kolej Komuniti Teluk Intan.
"However, he continued to be friends with me. We were friends for almost a year. Last year, he came to my home to ask for my hand. I was very moved and started crying when (I knew) he accepted my shortcomings," she told Harian Metro emotionally.
For Zulfadli, who works in Kuala Lumpur, the journey of their relationship began with a simple message on Facebook and Instagram. He admired Norfarrah's strength and resilience and saw beyond her physical appearance.
"It was only before Hari Raya Aidiladha last year that she replied to my message, and since then, we got to know each other and got engaged in July last year," Zulfadli shared with Utusan Malaysia. "I never thought about her shortcomings. As ordinary people, we also have shortcomings, and for me, everyone in this world is the same," he added with a compassionate perspective.
Zulfadli expressed his gratitude for having Norfarrah in his life, considering her presence as the most beautiful gift he could ever receive. "I am grateful that my dream of marrying my wife came true, and I accept her because I am aware that I am not perfect either. Norfarrah Syahirah is like a heavenly angel to me," he lovingly shared with Harian Metro.
Their heartwarming love story serves as a reminder that true love transcends physical attributes and focuses on embracing each other's uniqueness and imperfections.
Norfarrah and Zulfadli's wedding celebration radiated the essence of love, acceptance, and the joy of finding a soulmate who sees beyond physical appearances. Their union has touched the hearts of many and continues to inspire Malaysians to cherish the beauty of love in all its forms.
