Hamza Ali Abbasi has always been vocal about his religious views and often preaches them through social media. In a recent interview with Sarfraz Niazi of Think Epic, the Alif actor shared more details about his journey, his upcoming book and his future plans in the showbiz industry.
It’s been quite some time since Hamza decided to quit showbiz to dedicate his life for Islam. Later, the actor revealed that he hasn’t quit acting as he doesn’t consider it ‘haraam’.
In fact, he will continue to make and ‘maybe act in projects made within boundaries Allah has set for us’.
Thankyou❤. As i said in my video, i haven't quit acting bcz i dont see it any whr in Islam as being haraam in itself. I just took a long break from acting to give more time to religion & insha Allah will make & maybe act in projects made within boundaries Allah has set for us.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) February 29, 2020
Hamza Ali Abbasi on working in the showbiz
In the recent tell-all session with Sarfraz Niazi, the Alif star reiterated that working in the entertainment industry is not ‘haraam’ as long as one stays within certain limits. He said,
“If the question is whether I think work like music, film and drama is haraam, then I have reached the conclusion that it is not. As long as you stay within the limits defined by God, then it isn’t.”
He went on to add,
“I have decided to live my life shaking people out of their ignorance, reminding them of the reality that is Judgement Day. Being answerable in front of God. That’s what I experienced in Alif, of spreading that message through the medium of entertainment. What I noticed is, people start preferring craft over the message, like whose acting was better; it’s time to start saying these things directly. There are already too many distractions.”
According to Hamza Ali Abbasi, it all comes down to our understanding. People will always have different opinions but if one doesn’t practice what they preach, then it’s very hypocritical of them.
“Maybe you sincerely agree with people who say that music is haram, men should have long beards and women should be shut in their homes. Maybe that has made sense to you. All I’m saying is, do whatever you sincerely believe in. Because, if you say you believe in something and your actions say otherwise, then that is hypocrisy. The difference of opinion is a part of God’s scheme. You have to exercise your choice.”
Sharing details about his book, the actor revealed that it is not an academic book. He wrote about his experiences, his journey in a simple way so that people can have a clear idea about what led him to where he is today. Hamza said that it is his ultimate mission to always talk about God, and he somewhat accomplished it by writing this book.
