PALAKKAD: In a touching story of resilience and shared dreams, a couple from Hidayath Nagar in Poolakkad—Abu Thahir and Thasleema—appeared hand-inhand for the Plus Two Malayalam Paper ii equivalency exam on Thursday, breathing new life into long-held aspirations they once thought they had left behind.
Abu Thahir, 40, had stepped away from his studies after completing SSLC. Thasleema, 30, who dreamt of studying further, had to set those hopes aside after marriage. But destiny had other plans. encouraged by close friends and a shared desire to grow, the couple decided three years ago to return to the classroom together.
“I work as an Arabic teacher at the Sunni Madrassas in Poolakkad and Cholode. Taking this decision as a couple gave us strength. Studying together at home helped us stay on track – our conversations turned into revision, and our shared goal became a source of daily inspiration,” Abu Thahir said.
Their journey back to learning was supported by the Kerala State Literacy Mission. For the last two years, the couple has been attending Sunday equivalency classes at Moyan’s School in Palakkad, actively participating, clearing doubts, and encouraging one another along the way.
