(Daily Point) — A recent social media uproar has ignited a fervent debate surrounding the representation of marriage and divorce in movies and dramas.
This controversy stems from assertions made by certain religious figures who argue that such depictions hold significance within Islamic Shariah law.
At the heart of the discussion is an old viral video featuring religious scholars deliberating the authenticity of marital portrayals in cinematic productions.
In the video, one religious scholar suggests that the marital situations depicted in movies and dramas could carry genuine legal weight. He presents a hypothetical scenario wherein if actors portraying a married couple in a scene pronounce divorce, it could potentially be considered valid, irrespective of their intentions.
While some scholars in the video acknowledge the potential validity of such scenarios, others counter by highlighting the fictional nature of dramas. Nevertheless, the debate persists, asserting that even within the fictional realm of entertainment, the enactment of marriage or divorce may have legal implications according to Shariah law.
Although the video itself is a few years old, its recent resurgence has sparked renewed discussions across various social media platforms. Critics, including notable actresses, have criticized such portrayals, alleging a distortion of religious principles.
Despite the seemingly light-hearted tone of the conversation in the video, many users are grappling with the fundamental question of whether cinematic depictions can hold legal validity. This debate has prompted serious inquiries into the authenticity of marriages and divorces portrayed in movies and dramas.
Addressing these concerns, Jamia Uloom Islamia Allama Banori Town Karachi, a prominent religious institution, has issued a clarification on its website. The fatwa (religious decree) asserts that marriages and divorces depicted in cinematic productions do not carry any legal weight. According to the institution, the portrayal of symbolic unions and separations in movies and dramas merely serves as narrative devices, devoid of any legal significance.
In essence, the institution’s decree emphasizes that mimicking marital actions within the confines of scripted narratives does not confer legal validity upon those actions. Therefore, the institution concludes that marriages and divorces portrayed in movies and dramas remain legally invalid under Shariah law.
