Young Pakistani actress Aina Asif has sparked controversy online after her recent comments about Namaz and mental health during a promotional appearance on Good Morning Pakistan.
Joined by her Parwarish co-stars Sammar Jafry and Abul Hassan, Aina discussed the importance of seeking professional help for anxiety and depression, emphasizing that visiting a therapist or psychiatrist should not be considered shameful.
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While the cast highlighted the need for mental health awareness, they also acknowledged the spiritual significance of Namaz. Aina explained,
“Sometimes, therapists are really mean, your kid will go to seek medical help and they will say, ‘Recite Namaz’ — yes, Namaz is important — but what can I do in that moment when I am depressed?”
Actor Abul Hassan echoed her sentiment, saying,
“For a cure, we need a therapist; we can’t rely on Namaz for all our solutions. Allah has given us a mind to think—we should go to a therapist to seek medical help.”
Despite clarifying that prayer is essential, the comments stirred a heated response on social media, with some users accusing the young actors of speaking out of turn on religious matters.
One user wrote, “Now these professional actors and influencers will teach us Islam,” while another added, “Allah has stated in the Quran: ‘Seek help through patience and prayer.’”
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Critics continued:
“Namaz is undoubtedly the cure for all problems.”
“Namaz is obligatory; why do liberals get offended when encouraged to pray?”
“For me, Namaz is the ultimate source of peace.”
“It’s all about our faith and belief. This faith is a blessing from Allah that only a few are fortunate to receive.”
Amidst the backlash, fans of Aina Asif have defended her intentions, pointing out that she advocated for both faith and mental healthcare, not one over the other.
Aina Asif has emerged as a promising star in the Pakistani entertainment industry with performances in Mayi Ri, Baby Baji, Hum Tum, Pinjra, and Pehli Si Muhabbat. Balancing her education with acting, she now appears in Judwaa and Parwarish, continuing to captivate audiences with her talent and authenticity.
