Several showbiz stars have reacted with surprise and concern over the words used by Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik when talking about polygamy in Islam. During an event at the Sindh Governor House, Dr. Zakir Naik explained why Islam allows men to marry more than one woman, but his choice of words upset many people.
Dr. Zakir Naik mentioned that in some countries, like the U.S., there are millions more women than men. He said that even if every woman married one man, many women would still be left without a husband. He then suggested that these women would have two options: either marry a man who is already married or, as he put it, become a woman of the market or public property.
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His use of terms like market and public property upset a lot of people, including some celebrities. Singer Ali Zafar, actress Iffat Umar, comedian Shafaat Ali, and TV host Absa Komal all shared their disappointment on social media. They said that while they respect Dr. Zakir Naik, his words were inappropriate and disrespectful to women.
Many social media users agreed, saying no woman should be called public property or compared to a market. Some even said that Dr. Zakir Naik’s comments showed a lack of understanding about women’s rights and dignity. This incident has sparked a lot of discussions, with people urging for more respectful language when talking about women.
