The couple introduced their baby girl to the world on Diwali, a significant Hindu festival, sharing a heartwarming post with a picture of her tiny feet and the caption, “‘Dua’: meaning a prayer. Because she is the answer to our prayers.”
While many fans congratulated the couple on the joyous occasion, social media quickly lit up with criticism, with some questioning why they selected an Arabic name despite both parents being Hindu.
A few suggested that they should have considered names from Hindu traditions, such as “Prarthana,” a Sanskrit word also meaning “prayer.”
Social media responses reflected a wide spectrum of opinions, with one user questioning, “Why not a Hindi name instead of an Urdu one?” Another added, “As Sanatanis, they should have chosen a name from their own culture.”
The backlash over the couple’s choice comes amid an environment of growing religious polarization in India, where incidents of intolerance and discrimination against religious minorities have been reported.
This particular debate highlights the broader trend of increased scrutiny over cultural choices, especially as religious sentiments become more sensitized.
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