WEBDESK - NAYADAUR
Pakistani actress and social activist Nadia Jamil has criticized controversial remarks attributed to religious scholar Mufti Tariq Masood, describing them as “incredibly dangerous” and warning against rhetoric that could fuel hostility toward women.
The controversy follows a viral video in which Mufti Tariq Masood discusses men having multiple marriages. According to the video circulated on social media, he says that men with three wives should stay away from him because his preference is to see men married four times.
In the clip, he also discusses men choosing widows or divorcees for earlier marriages and makes further remarks about arranging subsequent marriages. A particularly controversial portion of the video has drawn widespread criticism online because of comments involving girls described as being four years old.
The video was shared on Instagram by digital creator Areej Jamil and later reposted to Nadia Jamil’s Instagram story. Reacting to the remarks, Nadia strongly condemned the comments and questioned the impact of such statements in a society where women continue to face violence and abuse.
“What this man is saying is actually incredibly dangerous,” Nadia wrote in her Instagram story. She argued that such rhetoric was especially troubling at a time when violence against women remains a serious concern.
Nadia also challenged the notion that discussions about Islam and women should be limited to religious scholars, pointing to the contributions and achievements of highly educated Muslim women throughout history.
Her comments quickly drew support from several Pakistani celebrities and social media users. Actresses Ayesha Omar, Mathira and Zhalay Sarhadi were among those who expressed outrage over the remarks, while numerous users called for accountability.
Some social media commenters specifically questioned the reference to four-year-old girls and demanded immediate legal action if the remarks were accurately represented in the viral clip. Others criticized authorities for what they viewed as a lack of swift action.
The controversy has also reignited a broader debate in Pakistan about the responsibility of public figures and religious personalities when discussing marriage, women and family relationships. Critics argue that statements made by influential figures can have consequences beyond social media, particularly when they appear to trivialize issues involving vulnerable people.
The viral clip continues to generate debate online, with supporters and critics discussing the context and meaning of Mufti Tariq Masood’s remarks. Nadia Jamil’s response has added another prominent voice to the growing criticism, particularly concerning language that she believes could contribute to hostility toward women.
No independent verification of the full context of the circulating video was provided in the material cited above.