On Monday, actor Hina Khawaja Bayat shared a heartwarming video on her Instagram, capturing a spontaneous dance with a road musician at London’s Leicester Sq.. The video was captioned with, “For one artist, from one other. When a musician recognises you and requests you to hitch him in his efficiency,” showcasing Bayat’s joyful engagement with the colourful road tradition of London and reflecting her appreciation for artwork and music.
Nevertheless, the publish rapidly attracted a slew of destructive feedback from on-line trolls. Critics accused Bayat of inappropriate behaviour, questioning her actions in a public area. One person commented, “All of us admire your work and decency sister, and many individuals are impressed by you. It is best to keep away from this type of exercise throughout Ramazan. Might Allah information us all to the correct path. Ameen.”
One other Instagram person wrote a protracted remark, stating, “I’ve been a giant fan. I really like how vocal you’re about issues and the way you know the way to name a spade a spade. I’m not even bothered by your video. Nevertheless, one remark caught my consideration the place you could have talked about Allah hasn’t prohibited us from having fun with life. Allah has clearly prohibited us from music and dancing.”
In response to the backlash, Bayat took to the feedback part to handle the negativity head-on. She wrote, “I agree that this life is just a transitory short-term one however Allah has additionally advised us to be thankful for all His bounties, blessings and to partake of them. It’s not music and dancing that’s prohibited however music that creates ‘haijaan’ the place we lose our senses and self management, music that’s vulgar and promotes vulgarity. Allah has given us tips. We have to ponder and mirror and be thankful for the little moments of happiness He bestows upon us. Nothing compares to the rewards of our everlasting life and we attempt in the direction of that whereas we undergo this one.”
One other detractor replied to Omair Rana’s remark with, “Please do not say Mashallah about her dance.” To this, Bayat replied, “He is saying Mashallah about my happiness. Please keep joyful and let others keep joyful, too.”
This incident isn’t the primary time Bayat has discovered herself amidst controversy. Extra just lately in January, Bayat confronted backlash after commenting on a video of actors Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill dancing at a marriage. She wrote, “I used to be questioning if individuals have forgotten one thing known as a kameez,” implying criticism of their apparel. This led to a public reprimand from former Sindh Meeting member Sharmila Faruqui, who urged Bayat to “cease judging girls with their selection in clothes.” Regardless of these controversies, Bayat continues to face by her beliefs, participating brazenly together with her viewers and addressing criticisms immediately.