This Twitter war should be leading to some hard-hitting self examination
The whole controversy surrounding Mahira Khan and her smoking has collectively triggered just about everyone on the social spectrum. People have come out strongly against her while many in the showbiz fraternity has stepped out in her support.
Among those to call out the double standards of this society vis-a-vis Mahira, was Momina Mustehsan
Im assuming those bashing @TheMahiraKhan are saints & would happily put every moment of their lives up for scrutiny. To each their own guys!
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) September 22, 2017
Momina Mustehsan may have supported Mahira Khan today, but Pakistani Twitter wasn’t having it one bit
And so began the ‘Momina Twitter War’
But shouldn't you have said the same about Qandeel, @MominaMustehsan you slut shamed her and said she was "just using her body". https://t.co/cDwfql5ViB
— Alia Chughtai (@AliaChughtai) September 23, 2017
People were exposing Momina and her double standards in this situation because her past statements had been different
https://twitter.com/ZainHabibullah1/status/911325042193178627
It was relentless
@MominaMustehsan so clarify this too
You are the one now talking about double standards pic.twitter.com/Br9X2cPVK8— Hannan Arshed (@HannanArshed2) September 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/ShahzadFatima/status/911336752010399745
Momina responded, basically saying that her tweets and views need to stop being taken out of context
But of course, no one saw this or the other tweets in the series. https://t.co/081am0yD6x
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) September 23, 2017
She affirmed that everyone has the agency to do as they please but also reiterated that, according to her, objectification is not empowerment
I never judged. Wrote everyone should be respected for personal choices. However, objectification is not empowerment, in my opinion #Context pic.twitter.com/GWnETTsTd4
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) September 23, 2017
However it seems as though nothing was going Momina’s way and she came under further scrutiny online
The thing you are calling an objectification is called reclaiming her sexual agency and an online space. The way you perform and sing on TV.
— Nighat Dad (@nighatdad) September 23, 2017
Her arguments were taken apart piece by piece, and the type of feminism she practiced was a hot topic
In an patriarchal setting with a misogynistic mindset, your singing is also considered immoral, for me it's an empowerment for some not.
— Nighat Dad (@nighatdad) September 23, 2017
Some people just found the ‘irony’ a little disturbing
https://twitter.com/Etrigan__/status/911653335824044032
Others were left a little disappointed with how Momina dealt with the situation
https://twitter.com/bumnashaikh/status/911675889380937734
While some just called her out on her own double standards
https://twitter.com/Ourf_/status/911651053216681985
In the midst there were a few people who came out in support of the singer and that one can have evolving views, over time
Agree. You don't have to take sides & say things they want u to say.
— undone (@just_kidding01) September 23, 2017
Respect your opinion
Evwry one has there personal space and life who are u to interfere and who gave these people the right to judge someone— Hamza Sipra (@hamzasipra) September 23, 2017
It is evident that this has become quite a messy situation. Do you believe Momina Mustehsan is in the wrong or has defended her claims well? Let us know what you think.
