Abdullah instructs Fatema to focus on her classes and not to interact with her colleagues. Sarah's husband opposes that she go out to work and hints at his wish to have a baby with her. Lawyer Nadia handles divorce cases and seeks women empowerment through her profession.
Sarah hysterically cries while recounting to Nadia how her husband Tarek assaulted her for being late at work. Nadia advocates for Mounira who struggles with her husband who is a reckless addict, but that doesn't stop him from considering marrying his friend's young daughter.
When Abdullah quarrels with Fatema and reprimands her for being late, Nadia intervenes on Fatema's behalf and defends her. Abdellatif is forced to wed his young daughter off to the old man who proposed to her.
Aisha forcibly marries her father's friend whose son Ali flirts with her, and her father urges her to endure and wait. Sohaila enlists Nadia's services since her husband married a young girl. Sarah is transferred to the hospital after Tarek assaults her, and Nadia makes a case to prove the injuries.
Upon learning that her husband Abdullah has another wife, Fatema turns to lawyer Nadia for help. Aisha's pregnancy leaves her heavy-hearted since she abhors her life with Nasser. Abdullah's mother wants him to divorce Fatema, and Fatema's brother asks for an extension to pay back his debt.
Youssef persuades his sister Fatema to endure her sufferings, while Nadia suggests she insist on divorce. Aisha's health and mental state deteriorate. Sarah insists on divorce despite her family's disapproval.
Two years pass and Sarah still suffers her brother's mistreatment of her following her divorce. Lawyer Nadia is a host at a TV show where she mentions the Women's Rights Organization formed to empower women. Youssef's friends tease him about his wife's activities.
Ali continues to harass Aisha and she grows uncomfortable about him. Fatema runs into Abdullah while shopping for clothes for her daughter. Tarek's mother reproaches Sarah and threatens to have her son divorce her. Fatema learns that Abdullah is cheating on her.
Saqr stays at his sister Sarah's hotel where he constantly bothers her. Youssef and Nadia celebrate their wedding anniversary as an anonymous appears out of the blue and accuses her of ruining marital relationships. Aisha complains to Nasser about his son's practices, but he turns a deaf ear to her.
Upon learning of Abdullah's betrayal, Fatema insists on having a divorce, and Nadia approves of her decision. Saqr catcalls girls on the street, but ironically enough, he vehemently opposes his sister's work with Nadia at the Women's Empowerment organization.
Nasser questions Ali upon seeing him at Aisha's place at such a late time and Nasser eventually divorces her. Saqr continues to watch his sister Sarah and surprises her at her friend Mariam's place. Nadia launches a campaign to call for the prevention of child marriage.
Abdullah kidnaps Fatema from her workplace and publicly humiliates her, while her brother Youssef and Nadia tirelessly search for her. Nasser insults Abdellatif and tells him to forget all about Aisha's son.
Aisha recalls how Ali humiliated her and accused her of selling herself to his father. Aisha doesn't get any support from her family as her father accuses her of being a playgirl. Sarah threatens Saqr to reveal his shameful relations. Walid's mother humiliates Mariam and Sarah.
Sarah decides to live alone, and her brother rejects the idea. Salem, Aisha's brother, tries to reason with Nasser about Mesh'el, Aisha's son, but Nasser throws him out, which leaves Aisha devastated.
Abdullah still locks his wife up and prevents her from communicating with anyone, not even her brother. Meanwhile, he heads to the police station and files a lawsuit accusing her of preventing him from seeing his daughter. Much to Abdullah's shock, his daughter refuses to go with him.
Saqr continues to watch Sarah. Fatema returns safely to her brother's house, but what keeps her from divorce is her fear for her family. Walid threatens to take another wife, but Mariam refuses to succumb to his wishes. Nadia advises Reham to wisely choose her husband.
Youssef is getting impatient with everyone's criticism for his wife's activism and he considers divorcing her. Aisha laments the loss of her son and struggles with her family's mistreatment of her. Sarah catches feelings for the landlord, but her previous failed marriage makes her reconsider.
Walid sends Mariam's clothes to her in garbage bags while her step-mother treats her harshly. Reham reflects on men's tendency to treat their wives terribly. Aisha's attempts to see her son are futile.
An enraged Youssef quarrels with Nadia who gets mad and declares that all men are oppressors. Aisha grieves over the loss of her son, while Mariam rejoices that she could get a divorce.
Aisha's aunt informs her father that she goes out a lot and she's probably seeing men. Abdullah has a change of heart and expresses his regret for Fatema. Saqr breaks into Sarah's apartment and rummages through her belongings, and she kicks him out. Youssef considers taking another wife.
Aisha takes her son away from Nasser, and her father berates her for it. Nadia takes two days off from work and intends to see Youssef to apologize. Reham finalizes the paperwork for Fatema's divorce.
Abdullah gets mad when he is forced to divorce Fatema. Aisha's health and mental state are on the decline since her son returned to Nasser who prevented her from seeing him. Youssef and Nadia leave Dubai.
Salem learns about the medicine Nasser asked Aisha's father to give her, and he rushes with Aisha to the doctor. Fatema celebrates the New Year with her daughter, but she is in for an unpleasant surprise as the hotel employee asks for her marriage documents. Sarah rejects Talal.
Abdullah picks his daughter up from school and takes her away and Nadia files a report accusing him of kidnapping Fatema's daughter. Salem takes his sister to the new apartment, and she starts to recover as she finds solace in writing stories to voice her sufferings. She joins Nadia's association.
Youssef observes a change in his son's behavior and tries to get him to quit smoking. Fatema refuses to return to Abdullah whose mental state worsens and he consults a psychiatrist. Aisha joins the association and meets Fatema, Reham, Nadia, and Sarah.
Khaled quits smoking and goes back to the rhythmic world of music. The court gives Aisha the custody of her son Mesh'el, and upon learning, Nasser flees with the kid. Abellatif runs away before he gets arrested.
As Nasser wins the case against Abdellatif, the latter's house is confiscated. Nadia is being chased by a man who apparently intends harm, and Youssef still gets bullied by his friends over his wife's women-empowerment activities. Khaled records his first song.
Youssef abandons his misogynist friends. Abdellatif's wife falls ill and is rushed to the hospital. Saqr leaves his Filipino wife and resumes his extramarital relationships. The police arrest Abdellatif.
Nadia advocates for Aisha against her husband Nasser who fled with their son. Hayam leaves the hospital, leaving Aisha and her brother at sixes and sevens. Saqr double-crosses his father and seizes his property.
Nadia writes to Youssef to tell him she loves him, but he forces her to choose between him and her work. Dana tells Fatema she despises her aunts who badmouth her. Sarah thinks of opening up a boutique. Saqr regrets his wrongdoings and tries to repent.