‘I did not fall in love with Dania Shah'; Hakeem Shahzad's statement about his wife
Hakeem Muhammad Shahzad has shared the reason behind his marriage to Dania Shah, the ex-wife of the late Pakistani televangelist and politician Aamir Liaquat, in a recent interview.
Known for his history of multiple marriages passing controversial statements, Shahzad is known for his straightforward yet often problematic views. When asked in the interview whether he had fallen in love with Dania, he admitted it was not love that led him to marry her, but rather a sense of responsibility and sympathy.
"This is the fourth question, and you’re only asking about Dania Shah," he pointed out before responding.
"Did I fall in love with Dania Shah? I’ll be honest with you: no, I didn't fall in love with her. I’m not that immature to just fall in love like that. Okay?" he said.
He mentioned his past relationships, revealing that he had been married multiple times before, stating, "I was already married. Not once, but three times already. Still, I had the habit of hanging out in parks. I’m telling you straight."
He shared that the true reason behind his decision to marry Dania was her story, which he first heard from others and later directly from Dania and her mother.
According to Shahzad, "I heard her story, first from others, then from her own mouth, and from her mother. Her mother told me, 'We need help.' That’s a very big word. Sympathy was a major factor."
He emphasised that love is not something that happens just because someone is attractive, saying, "Love doesn’t just happen like that. You see a young girl and fall in love? That’s a joke."
Shahzad concluded by sharing his perspective on love and respect, stating, "Love is a completely different thing, brother. That’s God-gifted. It’s not even in your control. Let’s say someone tells you to respect someone—why would you, unless you see some quality in them? If they have a quality of life, you’ll automatically respect them."