Two video clips circulating online show actor Faysal Qureshi addressing the common criticism celebrities face when hosting Ramazan transmissions.
In one clip, Faysal speaks on the matter during a local transmission. "I've often seen and read people say, 'Now, celebrities will teach us Islam.' That is absolutely not my or anyone else's intention. Regardless of the program, we are not here to school you. In fact, we are here to learn, too," he begins.
Reflecting on the lessons he has learned over the years, he adds, "Believe me, this is my fourth consecutive year hosting a Ramazan transmission, and I have learned a lot myself. I have studied, grasped, realized, and understood so much that it has helped me shape my daily routine. For example, Surah Rehman has taught me to maintain a balanced sense of justice."
Beyond discussing the issue on television, the 51-year-old actor also responds to a question about this criticism in a video shared on social media on Tuesday. "Normally, people think we shouldn't host Ramazan transmissions because of our behavior throughout the year. They assume we preach religion. But we are not here to teach Islam; respected scholars do that. They guide us," he clarifies.
"Alhamdulillah, we are also Muslims. We pray and fast. I don't think we need to showcase that to the world. We also fulfill our work responsibilities. It's not as if we compromise our values and then host these shows. That would even feel strange to us," he states.
