'A good marriage requires patience, respect and love'

On Tuesday, during a Ramazan transmission on a local media outlet, actor Hareem Farooq shared her insightful thoughts on marriage. Emphasising the importance of mutual responsibility in household chores, she stated, "Doing the dishes, cooking, everyone should know how to do these chores, whether they be husbands or wives," underscoring the significance of shared duties in fostering a balanced domestic life.

However, Hareem highlighted that beyond daily tasks, certain foundational elements are crucial for a successful marriage. She elaborated, "For a good marriage, there needs to be patience, respect, and love between the spouses."

She further emphasised the need for couples to cultivate harmony and affection, stating, "This is something we should learn - to live with love and harmony." Farooq acknowledged that while weddings are celebratory events, "To be a good spouse - or to maintain any relationship - is a difficult task which requires patience."

It seems that marriage is hot topic amongst showbiz stars right now. Danish Taimoor's recent comments on polygamy have ignited a storm on social media, leaving many viewers questioning the actor's perspective on marriage and relationships. The controversy began during a special Ramazan transmission on a TV channel, where Danish appeared alongside his wife Ayeza Khan and former news anchor Rabia Anam. While discussing personal insights and offering guidance to the audience, Taimoor made a remark about men's right to marry up to four times, which quickly drew criticism.

He casually shared, "The permission to men for four marriages has been granted, but I am not doing it yet, that's a different story." He continued, "I won't do it because I love and respect my wife, even though I still have the right."

In the wake of Taimoor's comments, an older clip of actor Hamza Ali Abbasi discussing polygamy resurfaced online. When asked about the topic in Islam, Abbasi offered a more thoughtful and respectful approach to the issue. His tone was considerate, and he explained the conditions under which polygamy is allowed in Islam, making a stark contrast to Taimoor's remarks: "Islam permitted marrying four times under very specific and extraordinary circumstances. I believe it was after the Battle of Uhad that orphans and women were left on the roads with no social safety nets to take care of them. At the time, Allah commanded that if you cannot take care of an orphan, marry their mother."