Urfi Javed is a social media sensation, she is famous for her out-of-the-box fashion ideas and outspoken nature. She often makes it to the headlines for her weird and sometimes obscene attires that she flaunts publicly. Urfi Javed garners attention from the media, she is often spotted at various B-town events alongside celebrities. She has made a mark in the fashion industry and has a community that supports her.
Urfi also faces criticism for being a Muslim who does not follow Islam
In a recent interview with IndiaToday, she opened up about her views on marriage, religion, and handling criticism. The actress comes from a conservative Muslim family and her lifestyle choices have always been heavily judged by her community.
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Talking about the backlash she receives for defying societal expectations, she said,
“I am a Muslim girl, and most of the hate comments I receive are from Muslim people”
Urfi also explained that many Muslim men expect women to stick to specific standards, and her refusal to do so invites criticism. She revealed,
“They hate me because I don’t behave the way they expect me to as per their religion”
Urfi revealed that she will not marry a Muslim man
The fashionista stated,
“I will never marry a Muslim guy. I don’t believe in Islam, and I don’t follow any religion, so I don’t care who I fall in love with. We should marry whoever we want to”
Urfi highlighted that religious boundaries should not restrict love and marriage. She believes faith is a personal choice that should not be imposed on others.
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Urfi is currently reading the Bhagavad Gita
Her life experiences influence Urfi’s opinions. Her father being a conservative man left the family when she was just 17. Despite being a deeply religious family, her mother never imposed Islam on Urfi or her siblings. She explained,
“My siblings follow Islam, and I don’t, but they never force it on me. That’s how it is supposed to be”
She also talked about allowing people to choose their religious path as it is something that comes from the heart. She said,
“You cannot force your religion upon your wife and children. It should come from the heart; otherwise, neither you nor Allah would be happy”
Urfi also revealed that she is currently reading the Bhagavad Gita and is drawn to its logical teachings. She said she is interested in understanding Hinduism while rejecting extremism. She added,
“I hate extremism, so I just want to extract the good part of the holy book”
Urfi’s journey echoes her desire to live life on her terms, free from societal or religious restrictions. She is bold and confident challenging rigid norms of the society.
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Although she goes overboard sometimes attracting criticism from netizens and media but her unique new ideas and no-nonsense attitude make her an influential voice in the entertainment world.
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