Prepare for a tumultuous journey into the chaotic lives of Tigerlily Abdelfattah and her husband Adnan Abdelfattah in 90 Day Fiancé: The Movie, chronicling their highly anticipated, yet deeply controversial, appearance on Happily Ever After? Season 9! After their whirlwind, lightning-fast wedding in Jordan, where Tigerlily flew to marry Adnan just hours after meeting him for the first time, this couple has already become one of the most talked-about and criticized pairs. Now, with Adnan finally arriving in the United States just in time for the birth of their son, the movie delves into the shocking “red flags” that have emerged in their rushed marriage, from intense religious pressure and controlling behavior to devastating betrayals of trust, threatening to derail their dream of a “happily ever after” before it even truly begins on American soil!

The Controversial Rush to the Altar: A Marriage Built on Speed, Not Substance

The movie immediately dives into the heart of Tigerlily and Adnan Abdelfattah’s controversial relationship: the astonishing speed of their marriage. Viewers are reminded of their first appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7, where Tigerlily made the extraordinary decision to fly to Jordan and “married him a few hours later” after meeting Adnan for the very first first time. This shocking rush to the altar is central to their current struggles.

Adnan’s insistence on an immediate wedding stemmed from his religious beliefs: “Adnan insisted that it was important to get married immediately so that they could stay in the same room. Under Adnan’s Muslim religion, couples can only be intimate if they are married.” While his desire to “abide by religious rules” is understandable, the narrative highlights the glaring oversight: “the couple could’ve waited at least a few days before getting married.” This crucial decision to prioritize physical intimacy over genuine connection becomes a recurring theme.

The fundamental issue, as explored in the film, is the severe lack of time spent building a foundation: “Tigerlily and Adnan only knew each other for four months leading up to the trip, which isn’t a lot of time to really get to know someone.” This insufficient period of courtship proved to be a critical flaw. The movie reveals the devastating consequence of this rushed union: “After Tigerlily and Adnan got married, Adnan began to display more and more red flags.” Many viewers, as depicted in the film, felt that “if Tigerlily waited a bit longer to marry him, she could’ve picked up on some of them beforehand.” This fast-tracked commitment laid the groundwork for the cascade of problems that now define their “Happily Ever After?” journey, leading to them being one of the most controversial couples of the season.

Religious Conflict: Adnan’s Pressure to Convert

A major source of escalating tension and conflict within Tigerlily and Adnan’s marriage revolves around religion. While “Adnan is Muslim, Tigerlily is Christian,” their wedding itself was “an Islamic wedding and followed Muslim rules.” However, a crucial detail was omitted prior to their marriage: “Adnan didn’t originally tell Tigerlily that he expected her to convert to Islam.” This lack of transparency and upfront expectation forms a significant point of contention.

Now that “Adnan is in the US, he has made it clear that he expects Tigerlily to convert.” His approach has been relentless and problematic: “He has continuously pushed her to explore the religion, although she is hesitant to do so.” While they did agree that “their son will be Muslim,” Adnan’s demands extend beyond their child, as “Adnan wants Tigerlily to practice Islam as well.”

The film highlights Adnan’s problematic methods, noting that “Instead of trying to teach her more about the religion, Adnan has been pressuring her to convert, even in front of others.” This public and persistent pressure undermines the very tenets of genuine conversion. The movie underscores a fundamental principle of Islam: “In Islam, it’s important that people convert to the religion by their own choice. If Tigerlily wants to convert, then it should come from her own heart.” By forcing her, “Adnan forcing her isn’t good, and it has become one of his many red flags.” This religious coercion is presented as a major source of controversy with fans, raising serious questions about Adnan’s respect for Tigerlily’s autonomy and beliefs. It’s a key factor driving the contention in their marriage, signaling a deeply rooted power imbalance.