Robin Hood: The Hero of Sherwood Forest Robin Hood: The Hero of Sherwood Forest In the heart of medieval England, amidst the towering oaks and whispering leaves of Sherwood Forest, lived a man whose name echoes through the ages — Robin Hood . The legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, Robin Hood stands as a symbol of justice, bravery, and hope against tyranny. Sherwood Forest—the legend’s home. The Man Behind the Legend Robin Hood’s story begins with a man of noble heart, but hunted by the law. Some say he was once a wronged nobleman; others claim he was a commoner stirred by compassion. Whatever his origins, Robin became an outlaw not by choice, but in pursuit of justice. The archer who defied injustice. Life in Sherwood Forest In Sherwood, Robin gathered a loyal band of outlaws—Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and more—each committed to defending the poor and resisting the sheriff’s ...
Razia and Shamim
Austin, Texas
Ages 29 and 33
Married nine months
Razia: I never met men through my job (I’m a real estate investor). So instead I had the bad habit of reigniting old relationships, seeing if I could make them work the second time around. In May 2010, my three sisters, with whom I’m very close, and my brother-in-law Umair urged me to try someone new. When I demurred, they insisted on buying me a date at a local bachelor auction for charity. At first, I protested, but eventually I gave in. And once I looked through the online profiles of the men up for grabs, I admitted that a civil engineer named Shamim looked pretty dreamy. Plus, his bio mentioned that he coached Little League baseball. I love kids.
Shamim: I had never participated in a date auction before. I only agreed because it was for a good cause—the proceeds were going to breast cancer research.
Razia: The auction was held at a live-music venue in downtown Austin. When shamim came onstage, five other women raised their paddles and started bidding on him, too. My eldest sister, Sultana 34, can be a little competitive. She was determined to win Shamim for me at all costs. And she did—for $600.
Shamim: The lights were so bright onstage, I couldn’t see who was bidding. After it was over, the organizers had me walk through the audience and hand Abby a rose. I thought, What is this beautiful girl doing buying a date?
Razia: I explained that my sisters had forced me into this and that he didn’t really have to take me out, but Shamim insisted.
Shamim: Five days later, we ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant. We got the world’s fastest waiter, who had us in and out in 45 minutes—it was disappointing. Plus, Abby was very shy and reserved. I thought she was sweet, but in all honesty I didn’t see a second date in our future. Afterward we stopped by a gourmet-cupcake trailer and bumped into a few of Abby’s friends. She loosened up, and that’s when I saw the girl I would fall in love with.
Razia: After few dates I grew some affection for him in my heart. I didn't know what this was exactly but I thought it was love for him I proposed him and He agree. After that we got married and now we are living a happy life. Special thanks to my sister Sultana. 😁
Austin, Texas
Ages 29 and 33
Married nine months
Razia: I never met men through my job (I’m a real estate investor). So instead I had the bad habit of reigniting old relationships, seeing if I could make them work the second time around. In May 2010, my three sisters, with whom I’m very close, and my brother-in-law Umair urged me to try someone new. When I demurred, they insisted on buying me a date at a local bachelor auction for charity. At first, I protested, but eventually I gave in. And once I looked through the online profiles of the men up for grabs, I admitted that a civil engineer named Shamim looked pretty dreamy. Plus, his bio mentioned that he coached Little League baseball. I love kids.
Shamim: I had never participated in a date auction before. I only agreed because it was for a good cause—the proceeds were going to breast cancer research.
Razia: The auction was held at a live-music venue in downtown Austin. When shamim came onstage, five other women raised their paddles and started bidding on him, too. My eldest sister, Sultana 34, can be a little competitive. She was determined to win Shamim for me at all costs. And she did—for $600.
Shamim: The lights were so bright onstage, I couldn’t see who was bidding. After it was over, the organizers had me walk through the audience and hand Abby a rose. I thought, What is this beautiful girl doing buying a date?
Razia: I explained that my sisters had forced me into this and that he didn’t really have to take me out, but Shamim insisted.
Shamim: Five days later, we ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant. We got the world’s fastest waiter, who had us in and out in 45 minutes—it was disappointing. Plus, Abby was very shy and reserved. I thought she was sweet, but in all honesty I didn’t see a second date in our future. Afterward we stopped by a gourmet-cupcake trailer and bumped into a few of Abby’s friends. She loosened up, and that’s when I saw the girl I would fall in love with.
Razia: After few dates I grew some affection for him in my heart. I didn't know what this was exactly but I thought it was love for him I proposed him and He agree. After that we got married and now we are living a happy life. Special thanks to my sister Sultana. 😁
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