Reputable actress Hina Bayat shared a moving two-part film on Instagram as a part of the Poetry of Resistance campaign. With a caption that considered the lessons humanity still has to learn, Bayat illuminated the ability of enduring poetry to address modern issues.
She shared the poem alongside the video, captioning it, “So much still to learn, from lessons we did not learn from!” Bayat started out by highlighting the insightful observations of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the esteemed poet of the East who is well-known for his prophetic visions of Pakistan and Muslim unity. She emphasized Iqbal’s vision in tackling the problems the Muslim world faced, especially in 1936 when his book Zarb-e-Kaleem—which included the poem Daam-e-Tehzeeb—was released.
“The way the world is today, it hurts our hearts and we feel like things have changed,” Bayat started. However, there are individuals among our elders who were able to predict both the present circumstances and the ones to come. The poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, dreamed of Pakistan and desired the unification of Muslims.”
“This was his passion, his dedication, which maybe we didn’t understand,” she went on. Furthermore, we as Muslims have arrived at a period in history that is not appropriate. I will read a poem from Zarb-e-Kaleem called Daam-e-Tehzeeb, which was released in 1936—two years before he passed away—because it is so crucial to comprehend it now.
Bayat discussed topics of humanity, oppression, and the difficulties of navigating modern life while reciting passages from the poem. She emphasized how Iqbal’s ideas still hold true in today’s world, particularly in light of the difficulties the Muslim world faces. The verses echoed Iqbal’s stance on Europe, portraying it as a defender of the oppressed, and touched upon the intricacies of cultural exchange and the need for a collective resolution to the ongoing struggles in Syria and Palestine.
In the subsequent section, Bayat offered perceptive analysis, interpreting Iqbal’s allusions and connecting them to contemporary issues. She lauded Iqbal’s drive for unification and offered her thoughts on how the Muslim world is changing. The actor emphasized the vital significance of comprehending and putting Iqbal’s lessons into practice in the modern setting, calling on audiences to reconsider historical wisdom.
Bayat discussed the various interpretations that the European Union’s role as a “buyer” could have. She clarified how, in the modern day, Europe may be seen as the “buyer” of the downtrodden because there is an exchange in the equation. In a same vein, Bayat noted that the leaders of the Church, or “peer-e-kaleesa,” have been successful in opening people’s minds to the truths of contemporary science. Still, the light comes from electricity, and it might not come from the bright road of faith.
The seasoned actor lamented the apparent diversion of the Muslim faction. She considered how the introduction of new kinds of civility and civilization to the modern world came about after the Turks had persuaded the Muslims that they were slaves in need of freedom. Bayat gave counsel in the manner of changing past to improve the future as she concluded her video.
During an interview with Madeha Naqvi for a local network, Bayat also talked about the delicate subject of child abuse. She illuminated instances where children were exposed to possible damage in a variety of circumstances by drawing on her own experiences. The actor urged parents to be more conscious of their children’s safety, especially when it comes to domestic help and public areas.
“I have seen drivers in cars with young kids on their laps,” Bayat stated. “It’s against the law to have someone on your lap when driving a car. Additionally, minors cannot be seated in the front (on the passenger side). They have to be seated in the back and have their seat belt on. Second, I have dealt with numerous instances of child abuse. A parent takes their child to the park with a maid to play. While I understand that parents aren’t able to be there 24/7, some things just must be ignored.”
“Your child is leaving your home,” she continued. For an hour, an hour and a half, where is he? This has given rise to a great deal of rackets. Children can be abused; I have firsthand experience with one example in which the little girl suffered severe maltreatment. Being a toddler, she was unable to express it. The guard and maid were complicit in the scheme. They would take her, give her to someone else for an hour and a half, make money, and the parents would be clueless.”
Regarding the moral precepts that religion emphasizes, Bayat said, “We don’t discuss religion as much, but it plays a role in our lives. Our faith has some guidelines. There are certain limits to respect. Those include folks like your father and sibling, and everyone with whom marriage is forbidden. However, I recall that if our parents weren’t home when I was a child, even cousins and uncles were forbidden from coming.” “God has told you about this so that you may prevent it,” she went on. God forbid, that opportunity shouldn’t be granted even if there is a one in a million possibility.”
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