Nadia Jamil Condemns Mufti Tariq Masood’s Remarks, Calling Them Dangerous

Pakistani actress and social activist Nadia Jamil has publicly criticised remarks attributed to religious scholar Mufti Tariq Masood after a video featuring his comments on marriage circulated widely online.

The discussion gained attention after digital creator Areej Jamil shared the video on Instagram. Nadia later reshared it on her Instagram Story, using the opportunity to voice her concerns about the nature and potential impact of the remarks.

Nadia Jamil Calls the Comments “Dangerous”

In the video circulating online, Mufti Tariq Masood discusses the idea of men having multiple marriages and says that he wants to see men with four wives. He also makes comments about selecting a widow or divorcee for an earlier marriage and subsequently marrying a virgin woman.

The remarks have drawn significant criticism, particularly because the video also includes a statement referring to four-year-old girls. That portion has prompted strong concern and condemnation across social media.

Nadia Jamil did not hold back in expressing her own reaction. Describing the comments as “incredibly dangerous,” she connected the controversy to wider concerns surrounding violence, abuse and hostility towards women.

She wrote:

“What this man is saying is actually incredibly dangerous.”

Nadia went on to point to the prevalence of violence against women and argued that rhetoric of this nature can contribute to an environment where women are increasingly dehumanised. She also highlighted the achievements and contributions of educated and accomplished Muslim women.

A Wider Social Media Backlash

Nadia was not the only Pakistani public figure to object to the remarks. Actresses Ayesha Omar, Mathira and Zhalay Sarhadi were among those reported to have expressed outrage, while numerous social media users also criticised the statements and called for accountability.

Some commenters questioned whether legal authorities should intervene over the remarks, while others expressed disbelief and anger over the reference to young children.

Because the controversy centres on a circulating video and reactions to its contents, the comments made by individual social media users should be understood as public reactions rather than established findings by authorities.

Nadia Jamil’s Continued Advocacy

Nadia Jamil has long used her public platform to discuss social issues, making her response particularly significant for followers who are familiar with her advocacy.

Her latest comments place the focus beyond a debate about marriage itself and towards the broader question of how influential public figures speak about women, children and vulnerable members of society.

The controversy has also reignited online discussion about the responsibility that comes with having a large public audience. When statements involving gender, marriage or children circulate widely, the language used can quickly become part of a much larger public conversation.

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The Conversation Continues

The reaction to Mufti Tariq Masood’s remarks demonstrates how quickly controversial statements can move from a single social media video into a wider national discussion. Nadia Jamil’s response has added a prominent celebrity voice to that conversation, particularly around the treatment and safety of women and children.

For now, the debate continues online, with public figures and social media users questioning the message conveyed by the viral clip and its potential impact on society.