A religious scholar recent remarks on a television program on how nikkah (marriage) is portrayed in dramas have generated a contentious discussion on social media. The expert claims that if two actors performed a nikkah sequence in a theater, their marriage would be accepted in real life.
The religious scholar claim has sparked a lot of debate, with many in the entertainment business and social media influencers offering their opinions. Notably, actress and model Nadia Hussain expressed her worries over the announcement on Instagram.
Nadia expressed her obvious amazement at the scholar’s point of view in a long video that she posted on her Instagram account. She emphasized that the way nikkah is portrayed in plays is entirely made up. She continued by pointing out that these made-up situations utilize fictitious witnesses, names, and signatures, and that the entire scene is unsuitable for a legal marriage ceremony. Nadia went on to say that by falsely legitimizing illegitimate weddings, such remarks made by religious experts on television might potentially create a dangerous precedent.
Comedian Ali Gul Pir joined the conversation by posting the highly popular discussion video on his Instagram Story. He brought humor to the argument by jokingly speculating that saying “Say pencil, your marriage cancel” might result in divorce. Actor Ushna Shah similarly approached the situation lightheartedly, saying that, given the scholar’s claim, she should have given her spouse an explanation. “Time for an awkward conversation with my husband,” she said.
Time for an awkward conversation with my husband.. https://t.co/28QGksrwIf
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) March 26, 2024
The scholar’s comments have also not been well received by the internet at large. One commenter clarified on X how, according to a particular school of thinking, “if two actors do a scene of nikkah in drama or films – their marriage will commence in reality.” The user then asked how the world could take the community seriously when such claims are made, while playfully congratulating Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan on their marriage. Another X user posted pictures of Mahira with Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad, commenting, “Mahira’s husbands are hot.”
According to these Hanafi Maulvis and Hanafi school of thought – if two actors do a scene of Nikkah in drama or films – their marriage will commence in reality.
Fawad Khan and @TheMahiraKhan, Mubarak ho. Allah jori salamat rakhay.
When the world sees this filth in Muslim… pic.twitter.com/RrEdT9wUrH
— Ali Raza (@shezanmango) March 25, 2024
I think the problem is not only that these religious clerics can say absurd things but the fact they have access to platforms that can reach millions. Especially during Ramadan. https://t.co/3iRPRX0rbm
— Ludba (@Cric_liebhaber) March 26, 2024
A more extensive discussion concerning the impact of religious interpretations in the entertainment industry and the possible consequences of such pronouncements on society norms and perceptions has resulted from the contentious argument regarding the legitimacy of nikkah in plays. People from all walks of life are sharing their thoughts and conversing about the relationship between religious beliefs and fictitious representations in entertainment as the conversation about this topic spreads throughout social media.
I am legit concerned about the mental health of people who actually take time out to watch these people on TV and follow them. https://t.co/pxZ4Z7XdRE
— the rainbow…. (@Vengeancerainbw) March 26, 2024
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