The new TV series “Barzakh,” featuring prominent Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has started a controversy within the Muslim community.
The series, shows and promotes LGBTQ relationships and premarital sex, has been deemed by many as promoting content that is prohibited (Haram) in Islam.
Muslim viewers have expressed strong objections to the series, leading to calls for a boycott of both actors.
#BoycottBarzakh is trending on social media..
Social media platforms have been flooded with demands for the series to be removed from YouTube, with critics arguing that it undermines Islamic values.
One notable figure in the backlash is Maria B, a well-known fashion designer and activist. She vocally criticized the series, stating, “They took out everything that is Haram and made a series out of it.”
The series is sponsored by Zee5, which is known for creating bold TV series with nudity and foul languages with the Pakistani cast.
As a result, various groups and individuals in Pakistan have called for a boycott of the series and its actors.
The series’ portrayal of LGBTQ relationships has been shown, Scenes depicting premarital relationships have also drawn criticism for promoting behavior that is against Islamic teachings.
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