Mariam's first pregnancy and miscarriage

Mariam becomes pregnant, bringing her immense joy and hope. Rasheed is overjoyed, convinced it will be a boy, and builds a crib. However, Mariam suffers a miscarriage at the public bathhouse. The loss devastates her and marks a turning point in her marriage, as Rasheed becomes increasingly distant, critical, and abusive. This event initiates a cycle of failed pregnancies and escalating domestic violence.