In what can only be termed a (not so) surprising turn of events, Imran Khan got married yesterday.
While rumors about him and Bushra Maneka had been afloat for a while, he shut it all down by making things official.
Unfortunately, Bushra Maneka ended up becoming the subject of ridicule in the process. While many jokes and memes started circulating, some people started crossing lines as far as the light-hearted humor was concerned. One such example was when IK’s wife was ridiculed for her modesty.
This tweet is being shared by A LOT of people
It was also shared without any comment by Talat Hussain which contained a screenshot of a picture from Instagram.
— Syed Talat Hussain (@TalatHussain12) February 18, 2018
Have a closer look:
The caption states:
“It all started with a hat, then came dupatta and now it’s a total wrap!”
It refers to Imran Khan’s ex-wives, Jemima Khan and Reham Khan, alongside his current wife, Bushra Maneka. Now, we all know that Bushra Maneka’s choice of apparel is often discussed when Imran Khan’s marriage is brought up. However, we tend to forget that her choosing to be modest is a brave decision – one that should not come under fire or be made fun of.
People on Twitter were of the same mindset. They were furious over the picture and caption…
Now this is so below the belt. Hat, Dupatta or a veil… Why is it even a topic of mockery?? Slagging off someone's appearance is a whole new level of dogmatism! https://t.co/T7cuMATA2H
— Saadia Afzaal (@SaadiaAfzaal) February 18, 2018
…and went on to defend IK and his wife.
All those attacking IK and Bushra Bibi need to get a life. And sharing that lady's and her ex husband's pics is more awful. Show some elegance. They got married which is our Prophet's sunnah, whenever/wherever it's their choice. Don't make Nikah difficult in this society.
— Saadia Afzaal (@SaadiaAfzaal) February 18, 2018
Some people were even disappointed that Talat Hussain shared the tweet, to begin with.
It's sad to see such tweets from a seasoned journalist. Grow up and stop poking in someone's personal life. @TalatHussain12 #ImranKhanMarriage
— sajjad (@sajjadjatoi) February 19, 2018
And when a seasoned journalist @TalatHussain12 does it, it only appears to be more of personal grudge than a political comment!
— Salman Lodhi (@Lodhi_Sal) February 19, 2018
Others asked him to show more professionalism.
Is this a post of a renown journalist or a typical N leaguee worker, come on @TalatHussain12 be a professional yar
— Kamran Khatti (@KamranKhatti) February 18, 2018
Unfortunately, those who chose to defend Talat Hussain’s tweet did so at the expense of other women.
Actually @TalatHussain12 depicted the improvement in Khan's selection. But nah you don't need to understand, because we are full of people these days who always see the half glass empty.
— Faisal Ahmed (@FascinatingFAS) February 19, 2018
Yes, Imran Khan leads a very public life. His marriages become instant news. However, the women in his life do not owe us any explanations or justifications for their choices.
Whether it’s someone as gracefully modern as the beautiful Jemima, or someone as poised as the dignified Bushra Maneka – we can’t pit them against one another, especially on the basis of their clothing. Moreover, we can’t ridicule them for their clothing choices at all. At the end of the day, this is a lesson for us to be more respectful.
What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments.
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