An overview of ongoing Ramadan Transmissions in
Are
we doing justice with Ramadan???
And yes this is the
latest ongoing trend in Pakistan
Every lame person knows
that this is a month of piety and self purification in which we spend most of
our time doing Ibadat and acts of
goodness. We abstain ourselves from distractions and try to be closer to Allah.
Zakat and Khairat is done overwhelmingly to fulfill our religious obligations
and helping those who deserve our attention.
The biggest
disappointment is Amir Liaquat’s show in Pakistan Ramadan by Express News which
leaves many of us with an unwanted feeling. Amir bhai showing All
in All like attitude playing with emotions people. Attendees looking at
him like the sole Messiah to get prizes, begging for tabs, mobiles and
bikes...begging and persuading Amir bhai while closing their eyes to the
Rehmat-e-bari spread in Ramadan...Amir bhai asking for Refreshing comedy shairi
while people responding with ishqiya
shari. Showing way biased behavior by blessing his sisters and humiliating
his brothers; pardon me but the this difference in attitude is so evident in
his show that one sometimes feel whether way he is conducting the show our
trying to impress the female audience…Often wives are telling Amir Liaquat
about their family problems and constraints in this live show (often begging
for Bike) and their Husband is sitting besides her keeping his mouth shut and
head down; why do not they educate people to only spread their hand in front of
Allah and try to win Sawab and Prizes
in Ramadan rather bowing in front of
hosts of such shows…A very sarcastic video lately went viral on social media in
which he is wadding a mango forcefully into the mouth of one of the participant...The
biggest irony the background music for all this stupidity RAMAZAN RAMZAN HUM
SAB KA PAKISTAN...mere waste of time with no spirituality, just using Ramadan
as yet another tool for getting ratings and commercials...What a pity!
In contrast to Amir
Liaquat’s messy circus, it’s really worthy to mention, Q and A sessions by
Allama Kaukab Noorani sahib on Express news a really treat to watch and learn
on different Islamic aspects. His cool and calm way with pretty smooth flow of
address is really unmatched and is indeed serving great deal in this holy
period of Ramadan.
ARY’s transmission is
going much better as compared to above mentioned circus with Junaid Jamshed and
Waseem Badami showing better character and motive. But the game show Jeeto Pakistan is somewhat of a
disappointment. This game show started with two (2) days a week and went full
fledge daily in Ramadan. I personally feel that if this was expanded due to
Ramadan then the elements should have been revised by the program organizers as
per status and taste of Ramadan. They could have added Islamic Quiz shows to
distribute prizes. They could have arranged the competition of Qirat and Naat Khuwani. They could have initiated prizes on the good deeds of
people relating to Islamic and Pakistani causes. But this touch is still missing while the game show is building each
and every day. Even though the host has displayed a much better attitude and
way of conduction as compared to other such game shows; I do not see any
usefulness with respect to holy month of Ramadan. After spending good two hours
with this game show what usefulness are we getting with respect to Ramadan?
PTV really stands tall
among this ongoing mess and I personally liked the content and way of
presentation with a descent host. Few days back I have a chance to watch a
program in which “Akhuwwat”
foundation’s Chief Mr. Amjad Saqib
was invited and the host co-coordinated with in a very balanced manner
throughout the course of program. He told us about his book and journey/working
of his foundation which was very inspirational indeed. In the background, the
Calligraphy competition was going on and prizes were being given based mainly
on Islamic questions; attendees were showing much patient attitude. The prizes
were less and show was less glamorous/rocky but the element of sooth and peace
was there; I thought it was a very good effort indeed. May other channels could
learn from grace and character often displayed by PTV…
Ramadan transmissions are
also helping some genuine needy people through the generous Pakistanis around
the world. People grab every opportunity to help the deprived through these
shows which should be appreciated wholeheartedly. Knowledgeable Islamic questions
are also helpful for the audience with sections of Naat and Qirat. Treating
people with Sahri and Iftar is also a noble deed fulfilled during the
transmissions.
The purpose of mentioning
the above weakness is mainly to ponder if we are going in clash with Islamic
teachings and soul of Ramadan. Are we doing justice with this holy month? Especially
the way few programs are conduced in a haughty way should be curtailed. I
wonder why people do not react to such behavior of hosts like Amir Liaquat?
Content is a key for
fulfilling the sole purpose of Ramadan. Transmission time can be consumed in
educating people with respect to our behaviors and societal obligations.
Sessions of Tafseer-e-Quran can be initiated with programs on Seerat-e-Nabwi
(S.A.W.). Scholars can guide people on how to get prizes from Allah (S.W.T.). Programs
on Islamic trainings of house women can be started which would be a revolutionary step. I have a very firm
believe that if the TV owners realize the heavy responsibility on their
shoulders and switch their attention from getting Ratings to a policy of
Honesty/Justice; they will soon get the desired appreciation in all forms and
that eternal satisfaction which is priceless…
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