Suleman Shehbaz, son of Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, has praised the smash hit drama Dar-e-Nijaat, saying that it shows that faith should never become a source of arrogance.
Shehbaz shared a picture of the drama playing on his TV screen in an Instagram story. “Beautiful reminder that true Islam is reflected in humility, sabr and compassion, not self-proclaimed piety,” he wrote.
He went on to write, “Faith should never be a source of arrogance or judgment. Allah’s mercy and guidance are open to all.” He called the drama “exactly the kind of powerful, thought-provoking storytelling Pakistani television needs.”
He ended his post by thanking the people behind the show. “Hats off to @umera_ahmedofficial the phenomenal cast and the entire team of Dar-e-Nijaat!” he wrote.
Dar-e-Nijaat airs every Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Umera Ahmed wrote the drama, while Saqib Khan directed it.
The story follows three people from very different worlds. Abu Bakar, played by Sheheryar Munawar, is thoughtful and controlled, shaped by his religious values and by his mother Khushbakht. Zaryab, played by Durefishan Saleem, is confident and modern, and she is emotionally attached to Zamil, played by Nameer Nawaz Khan.
Zamil’s relationship with Zaryab begins to crack under jealousy and insecurity, while he grows more interested in Abu Bakar’s religious world and spends time with a Tableeghi Jamaat.
Romaisa Khan plays Hamna, whose storyline connects to Abu Bakar’s.
